Chief Process Optimization & Operational Excellence

U.S. Engineering; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 153,120 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Matching retirement contributions

Matching 529 contributions

Job summary

U.S. Engineering is seeking a Director, Process Optimization to lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives across the organization.

You will partner with executive leadership to evaluate processes, map workflows, and implement standardized best practices that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role requires 10+ years in operations leadership, experience with Lean/Six Sigma, ERP systems, and data analytics to drive strategic growth and organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering required.
• Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, construction management, business transformation, process improvement, or organizational effectiveness.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Experience implementing process improvement methodologies.
• Experience utilizing business intelligence, reporting tools, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives to improve efficiency, consistency, scalability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other methodologies.
• Develop measurable KPIs and dashboards to monitor key processes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams on strategic planning and initiatives.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change as needed.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and ERP optimization.
• Mentor leaders in continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional projects and champion accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Engineering

Master's degree (MBA or related discipline)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Business analytics tools

Job description

U.S. Engineering is seeking a Director, Process Optimization to lead enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives across the organization.

You will partner with executive leadership to evaluate processes, map workflows, and implement standardized best practices that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role requires 10+ years in operations leadership, experience with Lean/Six Sigma, ERP systems, and data analytics to drive strategic growth and organizational