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Acre Security · 6 days ago

Project Manager – Operational Excellence

Acre Security is a global leader in industrial networking solutions, and they are seeking a Project Manager – Operational Excellence to join their operations in Danbury, CT. In this role, you will lead the development and deployment of the Comnet Operating System across the supply chain, focusing on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Implement and sustain the ComNet Operating System (COS) across facilities, ensuring consistent and standardized operating practices
Partner with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to develop internal and external KPI metrics
Collaborate with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to design and implement a Supplier Scorecard
Lead cross-functional projects to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Work with plant leadership to monitor KPIs, close performance gaps, and drive accountability
Standardize and replicate best practices across functions to support alignment and continuous improvement
Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to build operational excellence capabilities across the organization
Communicate project outcomes, insights, and recommendations clearly to site and functional leadership

Qualification

Lean methodologiesSix SigmaProject managementKPI developmentContinuous improvementAnalytical skillsChange managementProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Operations, Management, Engineering, or a related field
At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments
5+ years of experience in operational excellence, project management, or continuous improvement roles
Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies (certification preferred)
Experience planning and leading Kaizen events
Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and deliver measurable performance improvements
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Performance-based incentives
Comprehensive benefits package

Company

Acre Security

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Moving security forward—intelligently, confidently, together.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
LLR Partners
2021-03-11Acquired
2021-03-01Undisclosed
2014-06-13Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Steve Wagner
Chief Operating Officer
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