Director of Manufacturing & Operational Excellence

Xylem; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Xylem DuBois, PA is seeking a Senior Operations leader for onsite, full-time responsibility to run the plant’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable priorities, lead KPI-driven improvements, and build a high-performance culture while partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to execute on growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, talent development, and strong leadership to sustain excellence

Qualifications

• Significant progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial environments, including direct responsibility for site or plant performance.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and improving results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Strong experience with operational excellence, continuous improvement, and performance management systems.
• Proven ability to lead through complexity, drive change, and build alignment across multiple functions.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational execution to broader commercial and strategic goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience developing talent, building strong teams, and creating a culture of accountability and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the DuBois operating team with full accountability for site performance and operational results.
• Translate division and business objectives into clear operating priorities, action plans, and performance expectations.
• Drive execution against key operational goals related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Establish a high-performance operating culture focused on accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Support business growth by aligning operating capabilities, capacity, and execution with customer and market needs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Safety focus

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Talent development

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree / supervision training

Job description

Xylem DuBois, PA is seeking a Senior Operations leader for onsite, full-time responsibility to run the plant’s safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. You will translate strategic objectives into actionable priorities, lead KPI-driven improvements, and build a high-performance culture while partnering with engineering, quality, and supply chain to execute on growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, talent development, and strong leadership to sustain excellence