Manager, Operational Excellence

Manager, Operational Excellence

Location : LAKE FOREST, IL, US, 60045-5202

Company : Grainger Businesses

Work Location Type : Hybrid

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $101,300.00 to $168,900.00.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including :

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Position Details

The Operational Excellence (OE) team employs a consultative project management approach to plan and lead the successful business implementation of AI and automation solutions and complex strategic initiatives within MSMEA, with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

As Manager, Operational Excellence (OE), you will lead and develop the OE Team with direct responsibility for ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and business implementation of AI, automation, and other strategic initiatives across the organization. Although the team does not build technical solutions, the OE Manager plays a critical role in driving the consultative project management approach that ensures these solutions are delivered on time, well-communicated, and fully adopted by the business. The OE Manager oversees end-to-end project planning, facilitates cross-functional discussions, and ensures alignment between business stakeholders, technical delivery teams, and leadership. They guide the team in managing timelines, risks, and dependencies, while maintaining clear communication channels and effective stakeholder engagement. In addition, the OE Manager champions continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, enhance collaboration, and strengthen organizational readiness for change. You will report to the Sr Manager, Strategic Program Operations.

This is a hybrid position that is onsite in Lake Forest or Chicago 3 days a week.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment.