Global Manufacturing Transformation Leader

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking a Senior Director, Global Operations Transformation in Charlotte, NC to lead advanced manufacturing, automation, and strategic transformations across multiple facilities.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Quality, Finance and Human Resources to build world-class manufacturing systems and scalable operational strategies that align with enterprise growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, multi-site.
• 7+ years leading leaders, managers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with capital projects and manufacturing transformation.
• Proven track record in operational excellence and cost reduction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term advanced manufacturing strategy.
• Lead manufacturing engineering, automation, and capital projects.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Design and scale advanced manufacturing technologies and digital solutions.
• Manage capital planning and project execution.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Automation technologies

Robotics

Process engineering software

Job description

Columbus McKinnon is seeking a Senior Director, Global Operations Transformation in Charlotte, NC to lead advanced manufacturing, automation, and strategic transformations across multiple facilities.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, Quality, Finance and Human Resources to build world-class manufacturing systems and scalable operational strategies that align with enterprise growth.