Operational Excellence Manager

Aston Carter • Allouez, WI

3d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this role, you will lead initiatives to improve supply chain performance, operational efficiency, service levels, and supplier effectiveness. You will develop and implement best practices and standardized processes while driving continuous improvement efforts through data and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, operations, or operational excellence
• Prior leadership experience with coaching, mentoring, or managing team members
• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting supplier performance programs and strategic sourcing initiatives
• Experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, or supply chain transformation
• Experience with ERP systems required

Nice To Haves

• Food and beverage manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Familiarity with supplier risk management and sustainability initiatives is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives that enhance supply chain performance, operational efficiency, and supplier effectiveness.
• Develop and implement best practices, governance structures, and standardized processes across supply chain functions.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps and project plans.
• Drive continuous improvement using data, analytics, and performance metrics.
• Partner with sourcing and procurement teams to strengthen supplier relationships and performance.
• Develop supplier scorecards, performance reviews, and improvement plans.
• Identify supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding for new products and initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers to achieve operational improvements, cost reductions, and service enhancements.
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency increase.
• Identify productivity improvement and waste reduction opportunities.
• Support cost savings initiatives and track performance against goals.
• Promote a culture of problem-solving and operational excellence.
• Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to measure supply chain performance.
• Analyze trends, identify risks, and provide improvement recommendations.
• Utilize data for business decisions and strategic planning.
• Monitor supplier, sourcing, and operational metrics for optimization opportunities.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Product Development, and other key functions.
• Support new product launches, supply chain readiness efforts, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive alignment among stakeholders for successful project execution.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on supply chain best practices and operational performance.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop supply chain professionals.
• Establish priorities and allocate resources effectively.
• Foster employee growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability through training, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.
• Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.
• Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage
• All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.
• 401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account.
• An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior