Global Director of Operations & Lean Excellence

Opw,-A-Dover-Company; Ball Ground (GA); Sur place; USD 170 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES) seeks a Senior Director of Operations to lead its global manufacturing and operations network. You will drive disciplined operating systems, safety culture, and continuous improvement across the CES footprint, reporting to the VP/GM.

This role requires strategic execution, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in Lean leadership. The position emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, deploying policy and standard work, and delivering sustainable

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience, including multi-site responsibility.
• Experience deploying structured operating systems (Daily Management, policy deployment, Lean transformation).
• ERP-enabled leadership experience (Infor XA or similar).

Responsabilités

• Lead the CES operations network using Dover’s Operating Model with disciplined execution and tiered accountability.
• Establish operating rhythms, performance reviews, and governance for rapid escalation and sustainable countermeasures.
• Drive operational alignment across sites with consistent processes, metrics, and management expectations.
• Deploy Lean tools (Daily Management, 5S, SMED, VSM, 3P, PFEP) to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Champion Dover Operational Excellence through value stream management and visual management.
• Develop a pipeline of productivity improvements to expand margins and reduce variability.
• Ensure safety standards and embed safety in leader standard work and daily routines.
• Lead capacity planning, footprint strategy, and capital deployment to optimize the network.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Product Management for manufacturability and lifecycle support.
• Implement readiness frameworks for new product introductions to reduce launch risk.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to strengthen SIOP and material flow.
• Improve inventory turns and working capital through PFEP-based planning.
• Align order management and aftermarket operations for a seamless customer experience.
• Own operational financial performance and governance linking metrics to outcomes.

Connaissances

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Daily Management Systems

Problem solving

Operational excellence

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Change leadership

Executive communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in industrial management, applied engineering, business, or related discipline

Outils

Infor XA ERP

Description du poste

OPW Clean Energy Solutions (CES) seeks a Senior Director of Operations to lead its global manufacturing and operations network. You will drive disciplined operating systems, safety culture, and continuous improvement across the CES footprint, reporting to the VP/GM.

This role requires strategic execution, strong financial acumen, and a proven track record in Lean leadership. The position emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, deploying policy and standard work, and delivering sustainable