Hiring: Operational Excellence Director Company: Viant Medical Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 11:46:13 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Change Management, Project Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, process improvement, or operations leadership, preferably within a manufacturing or highly regulated environment. •Preferred experience with metals manufacturing processes, including machining, turning, drawing, sheet metal fabrication, and automation-driven production environments. •Demonstrated success in leading large-scale change management, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives. •Demonstrated experience implementing automation, standard work, and technology-based solutions in operational environments. Required Skills: •The AMS unit is comprised of 7 sites located across the Midwest and East Coast. The ideal candidate will have experience leading operational excellence functions across multiple sites and ideally have experience with metals machining, turning, and drawing manufacturing processes. •This is not a corporate training role; it is hands-on. Individuals who succeed in this role act as a player-coach, able to seamlessly switch between coaching, facilitating, and doing. •Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across a multi-site manufacturing network, partnering with site leadership to identify, prioritize, and execute transformational improvement opportunitie •Identify and deliver multi-year road map of savings to achieve annual savings target •Interface directly with business unit and functional leaders to identify and implement operational improvements including OEE, tiered daily management, and leader standard work •Facilitating kaizens spanning multiple sites, functions, and programs to deliver transformational business results including technology adoption and culture change •Develop and upskill all individuals in the OpEx network, ranging from individual coaching to identifying and facilitating enterprise-wide trainings through external training partners •Influence OpEx at all levels within the organization, driving adoption of best practices and continuous improvement Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required. •Master’s degree and/or relevant certifications preferred. •Trainer-level competency in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar problem-solving methodologies, with demonstrated enterprise-level execution experience. •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, including proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics. •Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout the AMS network, potentially up to 75% depending on business needs. Compensation: •Medical, dental, and vision benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!