Operations Lead - I&C
About the role
As a Strategic Operations Lead with the Westinghouse Parts Business (WPB) I&C team, you will drive operational excellence and execute long-term strategic initiatives within the WPB manufacturing organization. You will partner cross-functionally to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and align plant operations with broader business objectives. Additionally, you will play a critical role in deploying strategic inventory initiatives, leading high-impact projects, and ensuring sustainable performance improvements across value streams.
You will report to the Manager, I&C and Electrical Products. This is an anchor position that is required to be on site 5 days a week at our New Stanton, PA facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of strategic operational initiatives aligned with business goals and manufacturing priorities.
- Connect with project managers, product managers, and inventory managers to make decisions on make vs buy, inventory levels, and last time purchases.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvement plans.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost; recommend and implement corrective actions.
- Career Growth and Development
- Support capacity planning, production optimization, and resource allocation strategies.
- Develop and standardize processes to improve operational consistency and scalability.
- Monitor and report progress of strategic initiatives to senior leadership, ensuring accountability and measurable results.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations strategy, or continuous improvement roles
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, and KPIs
- Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Pay
The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $100,800.00 to $126,000.00 per year.
Schedule
This is an anchor position that is required to be on site 5 days a week at our New Stanton, PA facility.