Senior Manager, Operations Excellence
Operations & Supply Chain
Lead through influence across manufacturing, distribution, and repair operations to deliver the Division’s revenue and profit objectives. Drive Operational Excellence priorities, including on-time delivery improvements, labor and product cost reduction, quality improvement, new product introduction, acquisition integration, and strategic outsourcing, ensuring consistent execution across functions and sites.
Experience leading product or manufacturing transfers, including site-to-site, outsourcing, or footprint optimization initiatives, preferred
Lead Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives to drive product and operational cost improvements, executing structured process improvements while coaching teams to build capability and systematically eliminate waste.
Build and manage a VAVE pipeline from ideation through execution and financial validation; lead cross-functional workshops to identify design, sourcing, and process improvements.
Assemble and communicate business level reports and presentations related to Operations Management. Consolidate Business Division performance reporting on shipments, working capital improvement and material, VAVE and other Operational Excellence savings.
Lead product and portfolio rationalization, including SKU reduction, variant simplification, and elimination of low-value complexity
Partner with Engineering to challenge specifications and redesign products to optimize function vs. cost while maintaining quality
Work with Supply Chain to develop sourcing strategies that improve Total Cost of Ownership and supplier performance
Supports & lead operational workstreams in due diligence and integration of acquisitions
Support the development and deployment of Strategic Initiatives across the Division.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Establish goals and KPIs that deliver real-time actionable information across Operations Engineering, Test Engineering, Production builds, Supply Chain and Logistics.
Responsible for the development and implementation of manufacturing strategy and readiness to support business objectives.
Establish metrics, measurements, tools to improve efficiency and communication; ensuring the requirements of the customer are met, optimizing product value, reducing cost and ensuring on time delivery.
Qualifications
6–10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain, with demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives. International and multi-site experience ideal.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred
Proven experience in Lean, VAVE, and product cost optimization, including BOM, sourcing, and design simplification
Strong understanding of SIOP, manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and supply chain dynamics
Preferred Experience applying 80/20 for product rationalization
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems, planning, and inventory management processes
Traits & Experiences We Value
Strong business and financial acumen with focus on margin, COGS, and value creation
Ability to lead through influence across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance
Skilled in identifying and executing high-impact cost reduction and VAVE initiatives
Capability to challenge assumptions and drive design, sourcing, and operational decisions
Strong problem-solving mindset with structured, data-driven approach
Effective communicator with ability to engage stakeholders from shop floor to leadership
Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial impact
Able to operate in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with competing priorities
Strong analytical and project execution skills with disciplined follow-through
Able to build trust and drive alignment across cross-functional and global teams