Senior Director of Operational Excellence

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Create and implement a comprehensive Operational Excellence strategy that aligns with business growth and manufacturing objectives.

• Develop and introduce a standardized manufacturing operating system.

• Collaborate with plant leadership to define improvement roadmaps, set performance expectations, and enforce disciplined execution practices.

• Recognize and expand best practices across various manufacturing sites.

• Spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing OEE, throughput, labor productivity, asset utilization, and manufacturing capacity.

• Promote sustainable cost reductions through waste elimination, improved material yields, enhanced equipment reliability, and increased manufacturing efficiency.

• Work alongside Finance and Operations to identify opportunities, verify savings, and achieve measurable EBITDA enhancements.

• Develop performance metrics and management routines that foster ownership and ensure sustained results.

• Propel the adoption of the KCOP Continuous Improvement program and structured problem-solving techniques.

• Enhance operational consistency through standard work, visual management, root cause analysis, and accountability for performance.

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to eliminate manufacturing losses and unlock additional capacity.

• Establish systems and capabilities that integrate continuous improvement into daily operations.

• Advocate for a high-performance, merit-based culture that emphasizes accountability, ownership, and measurable outcomes.

• Mentor and influence plant leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Build organizational capabilities through training, leadership development, and knowledge sharing.

• Encourage collaboration among Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Human Resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.

• Over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement.

• Proven track record in designing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing operating systems across multiple facilities.

• Experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or similar high-volume manufacturing environments is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable enhancements in OEE, productivity, waste reduction, manufacturing costs, and profitability.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, TPM, and structured continuous improvement methodologies.

• Financial insight and the capability to connect operational performance to tangible business value.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with a history of driving organizational change across various functions and locations.

• An advanced degree is preferred.

• Black Belt or equivalent certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.