Sr. Manager, Continuous Improvement

The role

The Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement will lead the Operations Efficiency program to drive cost savings and service improvements. This role manages a project portfolio to optimize the Operations expense base through cross-functional partnership.

What you will do

• Lead the Operations Efficiency program across SharkNinja
• Develop and manage the Operations Efficiency project portfolio
• Establish governance, routines, and reporting mechanisms for initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reduce Operations Expense
• Partner with Global Logistics to understand cost drivers
• Lead cross-functional workstreams for cost-to-serve and delivery efficiency
• Translate data and operational insights into actionable recommendations
• Bring structured problem-solving, Lean, or Six Sigma methods to operational challenges
• Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and tools
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure savings validation and budget alignment

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, or a related field
• Experience in consumer products, retail, eCommerce, durable goods, or high-growth global operations
• Demonstrated experience leading cost reduction, operational efficiency, productivity, or transformation initiatives
• Strong understanding of logistics, distribution, transportation, warehousing, delivery operations, and cost-to-serve drivers
• Experience managing a portfolio of cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to partner with Finance on savings validation, forecasting, budgeting, or financial performance tracking
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Background in Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, process improvement, or operational excellence
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Undergraduate degree from a respected college / university

Nice to have

• Experience with ERP/WMS/eCommerce platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or technical discipline
• Undergraduate degree in a discipline relevant to supply chain, such as Supply Chain Management or Engineering

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching
• employee stock purchase program
• life insurance
• AD&D
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• generous paid time off

About the company

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of lifestyle solutions. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, the company has more than 4,100 associates.