Director, Operational Excellence

Flash Technology, LLC; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Director of Operational Excellence to lead cross-functional Lean transformation across our HVAC segment. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth through strategic programs, standard work, and data-driven decision making.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial leaders to implement enterprise-wide improvements and digital transformation initiatives, delivering measurable performance gains and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or operational leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Business Transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading large-scale change management and transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy the operational excellence strategy to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth.
• Lead Lean transformation, capacity optimization, productivity, and digital enablement initiatives.
• Establish KPIs, scorecards, and governance across manufacturing and operations.
• Drive standard work, value stream mapping, and waste elimination across sites.

Skills

Operational Excellence leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

ERP systems knowledge

Manufacturing analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing analytics tools

Digital transformation tools

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

HVAC Segment SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment delivers mission-critical heating, cooling, and engineered air movement solutions for the world’s most demanding environments — including healthcare, life sciences, data centers, high demand industrial and commercial operations, and essential infrastructure. We operate a market-leading portfolio of trusted brands that set the standard for how HVAC systems are designed, selected, and evolved — delivering purpose-built, sustainable solutions for engineers, owners, and contractors across critical environments worldwide. Our technologies support environments where performance, reliability, and precision are essential enabling safe, efficient, and resilient operations when it matters most.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

The Director of Operational Excellence is responsible for developing and deploying the operational excellence strategy across the business to drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth objectives. This role leads and supports segment-wide continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing transformation programs, cost productivity efforts, and business system deployment to improve organizational capability and performance.

Reporting to the VP Operations for the HVAC Segment, the Director of Operational Excellence partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial leaders to identify opportunities, remove operational constraints, standardize processes, and improve end-to-end business performance. The role will lead strategic initiatives focused on Lean transformation, capacity optimization, productivity improvement, digital enablement, and operational scalability.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Manufacturing Excellence

• Partner with site leadership teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Support manufacturing footprint optimization, capacity planning, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Lead efforts to improve factory flow, labor productivity, machine utilization, inventory management, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Drive implementation of best practices across multiple facilities and business units.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a multi-year Operational Excellence roadmap aligned with company growth and profitability objectives.
• Establish operational excellence standards, frameworks, and governance processes across manufacturing and business operations.
• Partner with executive leadership to identify strategic improvement opportunities and prioritize transformation initiatives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision making.
• Lead enterprise-wide Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and problem-solving initiatives.
• Drive standard work implementation, visual management systems, value stream mapping, and waste elimination activities.
• Facilitate rapid improvement events and cross-functional improvement workshops.
• Establish sustainable systems that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, throughput, inventory, lead time, and quality.

Performance Management

• Establish and monitor operational KPIs and business performance metrics.
• Develop executive-level scorecards and communicate progress against strategic objectives.
• Identify performance gaps and coordinate corrective actions with functional leaders.
• Ensure improvement projects deliver measurable and sustainable financial results.

Business Process Improvement

• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for simplification, automation, and standardization.
• Lead digital transformation projects that improve operational visibility, decision-making, and execution.
• Drive implementation of operational dashboards and KPI management systems.
• Ensure continuous improvement principles extend beyond manufacturing into supply chain, engineering, and administrative functions.

Change Management & Organizational Development

• Lead organizational change efforts associated with transformational initiatives.
• Coach and mentor site leaders, managers, and improvement practitioners.
• Develop internal Operational Excellence capabilities through training and leadership development programs.
• Build a network of operational excellence champions throughout the organization.
• Develop and manage productivity pipelines that support annual operating plans.
• Quantify financial benefits of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capital planning and investment decisions through business case development and ROI analysis.
• Ensure operational improvement initiatives contribute to margin expansion and working capital improvement.

What we are looking for (Required/Ideal Experience, Skills, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing or operational leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Business Transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated success driving measurable operational improvements across multiple sites or business units.
• Experience leading large-scale change management and transformation programs.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proven knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including CI practices, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and effectively implement changes
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-function teams at all levels (production to management) and present data and recommendations verbally and in written form to management

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in HVAC, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or complex assembly environments
• Experience with facility expansions, operational start-ups, acquisitions, or manufacturing transfers
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, manufacturing analytics, and digital transformation tools
• Experience in a fast‑paced or high‑growth environment.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Up to 50% travel will be required at times

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.