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Electro-Mechanical · 3 weeks ago

Director of Operational Excellence

Bristol, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is seeking a results-driven Director of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement and manufacturing optimization initiatives across the organization. This senior leadership role involves guiding cross-functional teams and overseeing strategic projects to implement world-class operational practices.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Serve as the Operational Excellence (OpEx) leader, responsible for developing and managing initiatives across Lean, Six Sigma, manufacturing/industrial engineering, automation, EH&S, and manufacturing readiness levels

Collaborate with site and company leadership to identify, plan, and execute strategic improvement projects that align with business goals and enhance overall performance

Champion a culture of continuous improvement by leading cross-functional Kaizen events, driving OpEx ownership across all levels of the organization, and ensuring adherence to standard operating practices

Evaluate and improve manufacturing and business processes by identifying bottlenecks, removing waste, and implementing sustainable, data-driven solutions

Lead product cost-reduction strategies and capital planning initiatives to improve financial and operational outcomes

Establish and monitor KPIs to track progress of improvement projects, regularly reporting outcomes and opportunities to senior leadership

Serve as the primary advocate and subject matter expert for OpEx principles across the organization, including multi-site and international operations (e.g., Mexico)

Ensure environmental, health, and safety programs are integrated into operational improvement efforts and maintained at industry-best levels

Qualification

Lean methodologiesSix Sigma certificationManufacturing engineeringEH&S practicesProject management toolsResults-oriented leadershipCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsFacilitation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated success in leadership roles

Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and driving large-scale change initiatives in manufacturing environments

Strong foundation in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with formal Six Sigma certification or documented project success

Expertise in EH&S practices in a manufacturing setting

Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage across all organizational levels

Self-motivated, results-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic environments and operates with minimal direction

Proficient in Microsoft Office and modern digital tools for project tracking, analysis, and reporting

Preferred

Front-line supervision experience is a plus

Company

Electro-Mechanical

Electro-Mechanical, LLC is a global leader in developing and manufacturing technologies used for electrical power distribution switching, power quality and power protection technologies.

Founded in 1958

Bristol, Virginia, USA

501-1000 employees