The Operational Excellence Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving continuous improvement across Distribution Center operations. This position oversees the development, refinement, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), KPI frameworks, and strategic initiatives to optimize operational performance. The role ensures seamless collaboration across operations, sales, and planning aligning with broader organizational goals.

You will report directly to our Plant Director and youll work out of our Groveport, OH location with an On-site schedule.

In this role, you will impact the organization by driving operational excellence initiatives, improving overall efficiency and effectiveness of processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, increasing productivity, and enhancing customer satisfaction. A key focus will be on process optimization, centralized reporting, labor management, and the deployment of both DC and Manufacturing best practices, enhancing the operational efficiency and scalability of Honeywells Supply Chain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide full financial analysis and capital expenditure justification as necessary, and accurately project and track savings
• Coach and develop staff through the value stream, including engineering, materials management, and operations, to ensure transformation priorities are aligned to the top overall business needs and Operational Excellence thinking is utilized in solution approaches
• Coach team members of the site/business and continuous improvement professionals supporting the Transformation Value Streams to grow their knowledge and capabilities. Educate them to be true agents of change, improving their change management capabilities (tools and behaviors), and ensure rigor around conducting rapid improvement events.
• Lead and support capital projects and advanced manufacturing engineering efforts directly related to foot-print reduction, operation optimization and efficiency
• Implement KPIs and operational rigor to drive improvements throughout the site
• Conducts time studies to identify inefficiencies and recommend process enhancements.
• Leads the design and execution of process improvement strategies with measurable ROI.
• Develops, defines, and standardizes SOPs across all branch operations to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Creates, refines, and tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor operational success.
• Analyzes data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration to understand business needs and integrate them into process improvements and initiatives.
• Develops and executes a strategic roadmap for network optimization, focusing on flow planning between vendors, branches, and supply chain.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for route optimization and cost savings
• Oversees the design and delivery of training programs to ensure operational excellence and team development.
• Provides coaching and feedback to direct reports, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Drives perpetual productivity improvements by leveraging advanced analytics and technology.
• Oversees centralized reporting to ensure data integrity and accessibility for decision-making.
• Leads forecasting efforts and labor management planning to align resources with operational demands.
• Implements technology solutions to streamline operations, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve efficiency.
• Tracks enhancements in reporting, processes, and tools to drive ongoing improvements.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Minimum of 5 years of lean transformation experience in operational excellence and understanding of lean principles or related field
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and executing lean transformations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills

WE VALUE

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Excellent project management skills
• Passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment