Operations Excellence Manager

Accurate Personnel
Gurnee, IL

Operational Excellence Project Manager (9-12 Month Contract)

On‑Site | High‑Growth Distribution Environment

A rapidly expanding organization in the healthcare and medical device distribution space is building the operational foundation needed for its next stage of growth and is seeking a hands‑on Operational Excellence Project Manager to lead the transformation.

This is a high‑impact contract role where you’ll build processes, implement systems, drive adoption, and leave behind durable capability across the entire operation.

What You’ll Do

  • Map and document O2C and P2P workflows
  • Build RACI frameworks and accountability structures
  • Lead 6S implementation and workplace organization
  • Develop a full EH&S program
  • Create KPI dashboards and root cause processes
  • Drive disciplined WMS/ERP/TMS adoption
  • Train internal owners and transfer long‑term capability

What You Bring

  • 8–12+ years in Operational Excellence, Supply Chain, or Warehousing
  • Strong experience building programs from scratch
  • Hands‑on 6S/5S, EH&S, and SOP development background
  • WMS/ERP/TMS adoption and change‑management experience
  • KPI design, data structure, and dashboarding skills (Power BI a plus)
  • Lean Six Sigma certification preferred; PMP a differentiator

Why This Role

You’ll be the architect of how the organization operates going forward — designing the systems, processes, and discipline that enable scalable growth. If you thrive in build‑from‑scratch environments and love turning complexity into clarity, this is your kind of project.

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