Pay: $57.69/hour (equivalent to $120,000/year) *benefits not available - long-term temporary position*
Overview: Our client, a real estate investment company that invests in logistics facilities, is seeking a long-term on-going temporary Organizational Excellence Manager, reporting to the Organizational Change Management Director in the Lean Department. This position is responsible for driving performance improvements and lead strategic business initiatives, focusing on change management and lead methodologies. This position blends operational expertise with change management principles to deliver measurable and sustainable results across the organization. Someone successful in this role will be well-versed in the language of lean and be motivated and passionate about talent development. This is an on-going temporary position with no set end date, position is hybrid (1-day in-office in Downtown Denver, CO), and equipment will be provided.
Tuesday is the only in-office day (unless someone preference is to come in more)
Responsibilities:
Lean & Process Improvement:
Implement Lean methodologies to drive process optimization and operational efficiency across multiple departments
Facilitate value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and other Lean tools to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives
Lead kaizen events and coach teams on Lean principles to cultivate a culture of ongoing process refinement
Operational Strategy & Execution:
Support senior leadership in executing operational strategies that improve key performance metrics, enhance customer value, and drive long-term business growth
Use data analysis to uncover process inefficiencies and develop actionable insights to improve business outcomes
Explore the integration of new technologies, including automation and AI, to further streamline processes and increase operational agility
Monitor the progress and impact of improvement initiatives, ensuring they deliver measurable business results
Change Management:
Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes, tools, and technologies within the organization
Develop and execute change management plans, including communication strategies, training, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project implementations
Collaborate with leadership to assess the impact of changes, identify resistance points, and create actionable mitigation strategies
Serve as a change agent, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement across all levels of the business
Required Qualifications:
2 + years' experience in a similar role
Bachelor's degree in Business Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
Exposure to process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma, with the ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, communication, and training
Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting data and providing insights for operational improvements
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and departments
Demonstrated commitment to talent development and fostering the growth of teams through coaching and mentorship
A curiosity for learning and growing in change management, lean methodologies, and other critical operational skill sets
Preferred Qualifications:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent
Experience leading kaizen events and facilitating process improvement workshops
Familiarity with change management frameworks such as ADKAR or similar
Experience using Monday.com and Smartsheet is highly desired
Knowledge of technical tools or programming languages (e.g., Python, R) to support proof-of-concept development for process automation
Parking: Not reimbursed
J. Kent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.