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.

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 performance-enabling IDEXX to deliver innovative solutions reliably to customers worldwide.

* 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.

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field required; Master's 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

* 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

* Salary Range: $160,000 - $170,000 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

We're 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 10,000 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.

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.