Hiring: Operational Excellence Manager Company: Wanzl North America Location: Newton, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:35:47 Target Skills & Keywords : Segment About the job Experience: •Lean Manufacturing expert. Proven experience in VSM, identifying current state, future state, areas of optimization and required projects. •Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Proven experience in projects implementation. •Deep knowledge and proven experience on Problem Solving methodologies. •Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations, continuous improvement, or OPEX roles, within Manufacturing. •Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI). Required Skills: •WNA’s vision is to be a leading entrepreneurial player in terms of market share, agility, and game-changing solutions. WNA is a solution provider, creating value along the supply chain of our customers, from online purchase to their customers. •WNA is headquartered in the Charlotte Metro Area, North Carolina. With around 500 employees and ~$200M of sales, WNA focuses on the retail and distribution market segments with marquee customers such as Walmart, Amazon, and the majority of large grocers and retailers. •In addition to being the largest manufacturer of shopping carts in North America, WNA has three additional main product segments as well as a Service business, providing turnkey solutions for customer guidance (Access Systems), Shelving & Fixtures, and Material Handling products. •Access Solutions provides sophisticated customer guidance and loss prevention systems for major retailers. With German-engineered products and a strong installed base, this segment focuses on protecting existing market share while expanding into adjacent opportunities in smart retail, autonomous store technology, and digital integration. •WNA is part of the Wanzl Group, headquartered in Germany, and has 12 plants in 8 countries, providing comprehensive, solutions-driven service and expert knowledge of local markets for customers across the globe through their 360° service. •Deploy and sustain the OPEX program within the plant, ensuring alignment with corporate methodologies. •Lead Lean and Six Sigma-based projects to reduce waste, optimize processes, and improve KPIs, including operational performance and material flow. •Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions (PDCA, 5-Why, Fishbone) to address recurring issues. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. MBA degree is a plus. •Excellent project management skills, with a track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives. Project Management certification is a plus. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) 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!