Posted in

Operations Excellence Director

Operations Excellence Director

CompanynVent
LocationGolden Valley, MN, USA
Salary$175000 – $250000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • BA or BS degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or similar field is a must
  • Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated experience leading international supply chain teams
  • Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies
  • Ability to be an inspiring leader with a combination of analytic rigor, conceptual ability, innovation, creativity, mental flexibility, intercultural empathy and judgment
  • Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships at all levels both internally and externally (customers, suppliers, etc.)
  • Approximately 30% of travel, including international travel, is required

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies that optimize the manufacturing sites to be tenacious about meeting customer commitments and provides competitive differentiation
  • Conduct regular assessments of our global manufacturing portfolio to ensure strategic alignment with business goals and sustainability objectives
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts across the supply chain, focusing on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
  • Utilize lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive operational excellence
  • Manage and conduct due-diligence on a variety of confidential projects, ensuring all sensitive information is handled with the utmost discretion and integrity
  • Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of high-impact projects within the supply chain
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Engage, motivate, and inspire operations and cross functional teams to deliver value
  • Grow and develop functional team members to influence globally

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or other graduate degree preferred
  • Bilingual strongly preferred