Director of Operational Excellence

OverviewElectro-Mechanical, LLC, a growth-oriented, privately held company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of electrical distribution equipment across multiple markets, is looking for a Director of Operational Excellence. We are looking for a professional candidate who is team oriented and embodies a strong work ethic.Duties:As the company OpEx Leader, the candidate will manage the Operations Excellence disciplines, including manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, Lean, 6-sigma development operations, automation, EH&S (environmental health and safety) and Manufacturing Readiness Level activitiesThe individual will need to effectively communicate throughout the organization and collaborate with all levels of personnel to achieve target performance and share best practices Coordinate, lead and execute improvement projects and initiatives in order to achieve business needs and objectivesThe candidate will also lead capital strategy & planning, product cost reduction and business process management to achieve world-class operational performanceProvide regular and ongoing feedback regarding improvement opportunities to Site Leadership and to Company LeadershipDrive OpEx culture throughout the organization by organizing & facilitating OpEx events as necessary, driving accountability for OpEx within all levels in the organization and ensuring standards are followed correctlyIdentify and eliminate process waste by continually driving a cultural shift in the organization with sustainable resultsImplement key metrics and controls to track progress of improvement projects and provide regular updatesIdentify bottlenecks and problems and ensure they are effectively resolved through teamwork and individual engagementMulti-site operations responsibilities/International operations experience (MX)Requirements:BS or BA in Operations Management, Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or other related field is desired Minimum of 10 years manufacturing experience with front-line supervision a plus Advanced interpersonal and supervisory skills Self-directed and results driven with strong leadership skills6-Sigma certification or verifiable project experienceSignificant experience with EH&S in a manufacturing environmentStrong motivation and initiative, self-starter and accountability for resultsAbility to work without detailed directionComputer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office productsDisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Created: 2025-06-25