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Operational Excellence Specialist

Tewksbury, Massachusetts Permanent USD95,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
This role supports manufacturing operations by analyzing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and implementing sustainable Lean methodologies. You will deliver data‑driven insights, improve cycle time and efficiency, and guide cross‑functional teams through structured improvement efforts.
  • Lead impactful CI improvements across operations
  • Build optimization skills in a high‑performance environment

About Our Client

The hiring organization is a highly technical manufacturer with a strong focus on operational excellence and data‑driven improvements. They maintain a fast‑paced environment that values Lean methodology, cross‑functional collaboration, and measurable performance impact.

Job Description

  • Analyze capacity changes, mix variations, and real‑time performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Monitor and report key operational metrics such as cycle time, efficiency, and delivery performance.
  • Drive Lean and CI initiatives that reduce waste, inventory, overtime, and variation across processes.
  • Guide cross‑functional teams in improvement events, kaizen activities, and process optimization.
  • Develop tools, methods, and processes to improve operations, production, quality, and reliability.
  • Support strategic planning, project prioritization, and execution of CI programs across all operational areas.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Operational Excellence Specialist should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Operations; Industrial Engineering preferred.
  • 3-7 years of experience leading CI or Lean projects in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
  • Strong capability with Excel; SAP experience preferred.
  • Experience in Lean methodologies, kaizen events, and structured problem solving.
  • Skilled in capacity modeling, data analysis, and project management.
  • Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and implement sustainable operational improvements.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $95000 to $110000.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and supportive company culture.
  • Chance to make a significant impact in the engineering and manufacturing department.



If you are passionate about operational excellence, I encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Cian Troy
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6963131

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Tewksbury
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cian Troy
Job Reference
JN-032026-6963131