Industrial & Process Engineering Digital Technology Leader, Associate Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the pursuit of operational excellence and digital transformation throughout the entire value stream.

• Create and sustain capacity models along with real-time monitoring systems.

• Enhance the utilization of assets, workforce, and processes.

• Design and implement digital twins and simulation environments.

• Employ advanced modeling techniques to minimize risks and boost operational resilience.

• Advocate for Lean and Six Sigma methodologies as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

• Direct value stream mapping and comprehensive system optimization efforts.

• Refine processes to increase throughput, decrease cycle times, and enhance customer responsiveness and satisfaction.

• Work collaboratively with data teams on data pipelines, dashboards, and predictive analytical models.

• Deploy advanced planning and scheduling tools.

• Establish and manage an integrated control room or control tower.

• Coordinate cross-functional operational performance and maintain situational awareness.

• Spearhead process development, scale-up, and operational readiness for new product launches.

• Supervise the enhancement of manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.

• Be prepared to travel around 50% of the time to U.S. manufacturing sites and engage with factory leaders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 10 years of experience.

• Proven experience in leading digital transformations within manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

• Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Expertise in capacity planning, digital twin technology, simulation modeling, and advanced analytics.

• Capability to obtain and retain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Existing DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required from day one.

• Familiarity with the development and operations of control rooms/control towers.

• Experience in supporting new product introductions and site expansions.

• Knowledge of industrial and process engineering technologies and tools.

• Ability to design and enhance end-to-end value streams and streamline workflows.

• Practical experience with data engineering, business intelligence tools, and advanced planning software.

• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a proven history of delivering measurable operational improvements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Long-term disability

• 401(k) matching

• Flexible spending accounts

• Flexible work schedules

• Employee assistance program

• Employee Scholar Program

• Parental leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Potential for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

• Opportunity for remote work from a U.S. state

• Travel to various U.S. site locations