Senior Lean Operations Manager

As a Senior Lean Operations Manager you will lead enterprise-wide continuous improvement initiatives and embed Lean principles across IDEXX through the IDEXX Excellence System. This role is responsible for managing a team of Lean leaders while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process optimization improve productivity and deliver measurable operational results.

You will play a key role in shaping and advancing a culture of continuous improvement leveraging data Lean methodologies and strong leadership to enhance efficiency and customer experience across a global organization.

Why this role matters:

This role is critical to ensuring IDEXX operates efficiently and consistently at scale. By driving Lean transformation and empowering teams you directly impact productivity quality and operational performanceenabling IDEXX to deliver innovative solutions reliably to customers worldwide.

In this role:

You will develop implement and sustain Lean transformation strategies aligned with the IDEXX Excellence System.

You will conduct value stream mapping to identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements.

You will establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success of continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with leadership to prioritize opportunities and allocate resources effectively.

You will lead manage and develop a team of Lean leaders including managers and supervisors.

You will manage escalated and critical issues and drive resolution across operations.

You will coach and develop employees supporting performance management and growth.

You will contribute to organizational strategy and Operational Excellence direction.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver improvement initiatives.

You will leverage data metrics and system tools to improve efficiency and customer experience.

You will identify risks challenges and opportunities and proactively implement solutions.

You will prepare reports analyses and presentations for senior leadership.

You will lead and participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives and projects.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations or related field required; Masters degree preferred

7 years of leadership experience with strong people management capabilities

Proven expertise in Lean methodologies and operating system deployment

Demonstrated success implementing Lean principles and delivering measurable results

Experience with value stream mapping process improvement and KPI management

Strong project management and change management skills

Experience with ERP systems and process mapping tools

Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Primarily a general office environment with standard noise levels

Extensive sitting standing and computer use

Occasional physical activity including reaching bending or lifting up to 50 pounds

Travel required to support enterprise initiatives

Some exposure to industrial environments may require proper PPE

What you can expect from us:

Salary Range: $160000 $170000 annually

Annual cash bonus opportunity

Performance-based merit increases

Day-one health dental and vision coverage

401(k) with 5% company match

Generous paid time off

Additional benefits including: Pet insurance Mental health resources Paid volunteer time Employee stock purchase program Donation matching programs

Why IDEXX

Were proud of the work we do because it matters. Every role at IDEXX contributes to improving the health and wellbeing of pets people and livestock. With over 10000 employees worldwide and customers in more than 175 countries we are a global leader driven by innovation and purpose.

We offer competitive compensation strong benefits and the opportunity to lead impactful enterprise-wide initiatives while growing your career in a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Lets pursue what matterstogether.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women people of color LGBTQ individuals people with disabilities members of ethnic minorities foreign-born residents and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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