Senior Director of Operational Excellence

Job Summary

Seeking a transformational Senior Director of Operational Excellence, the fully remote position will develop and execute a network-wide strategy to elevate manufacturing performance, strengthen operational discipline, and build a culture of continuous improvement across the U.S. manufacturing network.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute an Operational Excellence strategy aligned with business growth and manufacturing priorities
• Lead strategic initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), throughput, and manufacturing efficiency
• Champion a high-performance culture by coaching plant leaders and fostering collaboration across departments

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations or continuous improvement
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing manufacturing operating systems across multiple facilities
• Strong command of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured continuous improvement methodologies; Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred
• Experience in food manufacturing or high-volume manufacturing environments strongly preferred