Director, Operational Excellence & Strategic Initiatives

Greene, Tweed & Co Limited; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k savings plan

Tuition assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Job summary

Greene Tweed in the United States is seeking an experienced operations leader to drive cross‑functional improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites, focusing on KPI performance, productivity, and on‑time delivery. You will partner with the COO and site leaders to define scopes, manage projects, and build governance and dashboards.

The role requires 8–10 years in operations or program management, Lean Six Sigma certification, SAP and Excel proficiency, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Lean Six Sigma or comparable certification strongly preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations, program management or related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and driving execution through influence.
• Ability to travel globally 4–6 times per year to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional operational improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• Define project scope, organize workplans, track milestones, and drive execution.
• Develop executive-ready dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership.
• Partner with site leaders, HR, Finance to align priorities and accelerate results.
• Support continuous improvement projects driven by the Transformation Management Office.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/engineering/supply chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Greene, Tweed, you'll find the cutting-edge technology, world-class polymer expertise and endless advancement opportunities you'd expect from a multi-national industry leader. You'll find them all in an environment that embraces diversity in people and opinions, moves decision making to the point of impact, and celebrates your success. If you enjoy continuous learning and are excited about working with and creating technological solutions, explore career opportunities with Greene, Tweed.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional operational improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations, with a focus on critical KPI performance including productivity, on-time delivery, Cost management, staffing effectiveness, site performance, and improved standardization and collaboration across sites. Serve as a trusted execution partner to the COO by managing analytical and transactional activities that support strategic and operational priorities. Define project scope, organize workplans, schedule meetings, identify appropriate project team members, track milestones, and drive follow-through on commitments. Establish and manage project governance, KPI tracking, dashboards, operating reviews, and accountability mechanisms to improve execution discipline. Mine, extract, manipulate, analyze, and synthesize operational, financial, labor, quality, safety, supply chain, headcount, and engagement data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. Develop executive-ready presentations, summaries, dashboards, and other content that organize complex information in a clear, concise, and compelling format. Support organizational change recommendations related primarily to process ownership and organizational structure; periodically lead implementation of approved changes. Partner with and support continuous improvement or other enterprise-wide improvement projects driven by the Transformation Management Office (TMO), including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, and standard work, as appropriate to business needs. Partner with site leaders, functional directors, HR, Finance and other key stakeholders to align priorities and accelerate results. Operate independently while building alignment, influencing decisions, and driving accountability with manufacturing site leaders and functional directors. Handle senior-level financial, staffing, operational, and limited confidential employee information with appropriate judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

Required Minimum Qualifications Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required; degree in business, operations, engineering, supply chain, finance, or related field preferred. Lean, Six Sigma, or comparable continuous improvement certification is strongly preferred. Experience in change management methodologies, such as Prosci, is strongly preferred. 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations, program management, operational excellence, manufacturing, supply chain, business operations, or a related discipline. Manufacturing experience is strongly preferred, particularly in a multi-site operating environment. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage multiple competing priorities, and drive execution through influence rather than direct authority. Strong analytical capability, including the ability to extract, manipulate, interpret, and present data from varied sources. Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Excel; experience building and managing internal and external dashboards, KPI reporting, and data visualization tools is required. Experience preparing executive-ready materials, business cases, recommendations, project updates, and operational performance summaries. Ability to travel globally including to domestic and international manufacturing sites as required (approximately 4-6 times per year).

Required Minimum Qualifications

This position requires U.S. Person status as defined by applicable law for authorized access to data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). A U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, lawful permanent residents, and workers granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

Job Environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing Rarely (0-15%)
• Sitting Frequently (46-100%)
• Lifting Up to 10lbs without assistance
• Carrying Up to 10lbs without assistance
• Walking Occasionally (16-45%)
• Hearing Ability to detect noises with or without corrective device(s)
• Vision Clarity of vision, with or without corrective lenses

Mental Requirements

• Problem Solving Frequently (46-100%)
• Making Decisions Ability to make decisions that have a significant impact
• Supervise Frequently (46-100%)
• Interpret Data Frequently (46-100%)
• Organize Frequently (46-100%)
• Read/Write Frequently (46-100%)
• Communication Frequently (46-100%)

Work Environment

• High Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)
• Low Temperatures Rarely (0-15%)
• Noises Moderate (business office with computers, printers and light office noises)
• Fumes Exposure Rarely (0-15%)

We also provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package that includes

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• 401k savings plan
• life and disability insurance
• tuition assistance
• and more

to meet the diverse needs of all employees and their family members.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal law.

If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please contact the HR Service Center at [e-mail].

Drug Free Workplace: Greene, Tweed is a Drug Free Workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation subject to federal, state, and local laws.

Where Inspiration Drives Innovation

At Greene Tweed we believe that our true capability as a technology-focused company comes from our employees. Every customer challenge is solved by a team, and members are engaged across departments. From engineering and manufacturing, to sales and marketing, we work together using cutting-edge technology to assess problems, recommend solutions, and bring them into reality. The tools of social business bring voices from around the world together in collaboration. And advanced capabilities such as FEA and state-of-the-art laboratories allow for comprehensive testing, analysis, and predictive modeling. Our manufacturing facilities expand the limits of possibility in fabrication. And embedded Lean Six Sigma upholds the highest levels of quality and efficiency during production. This process of development is fundamental to Greene Tweed’s ability to solve critical challenges. And it means going beyond the right tools, and seeking out the right people.