Pella Windows & Doors of Montana · 1 month ago
Director, Operations Excellence & Transformation
Pella, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expPella Windows & Doors of Montana is seeking a Director of Operations Excellence & Transformation to drive enterprise-wide improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites. This role focuses on enhancing operational excellence, leading talent development, and implementing Lean transformation strategies.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a key advisor to operations leadership, representing the function on cross-functional teams and influencing corporate initiatives
Starting with being brilliant at the basics for Daily Management Systems, Root Cause Analysis, and Continuous Improvement.The right candidate will be able to bring teams along with transformational thinking and orchestrate bold changes
Champion Lean and Continuous Improvement, deploying best practices and hands-on support for high-impact projects
Drive productivity, manage program execution, and facilitate ideation for breakthrough savings
Advance safety, security, and environmental compliance, partnering with HR and Legal to prepare sites for future challenges and drive toward world class results
Oversee custom equipment design and build team, asset reliability function, and facilities maintenance team to ensure business continuity, cost effective equipment builds, and a great working environment for our team
Build and coach a high-performing, agile team; lead succession planning and talent programs.This position plays a crucial role in establishing and directing Pella’s Manufacturing Talent Academy, dedicated to advancing the development of our manufacturing leaders and team members
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related field
7+ years' progressive leadership with knowledge in a manufacturing setting, delivering results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
Experience designing and deploying Operational Excellence System methodologies, utilizing lean and process improvement tools
Ability to establish and lead development initiatives at scale, with measurable impact on leadership and team member growth
Proven ability to influence at all levels, including executive leadership
Effectively communicates organizational vision, goals, and expectations to team members
Provides regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities to support individual and team growth
Ensures accountability for results, promoting both individual and collective success
Preferred
advanced degree preferred
Company
Pella Windows & Doors of Montana
Since 1987, Pella Windows & Doors, Inc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase