Operational Excellence Project Lead – Lean & Shop Floor Impact

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Warren (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRCOR International is seeking a seasoned Operations & Excellence Project Lead to drive a portfolio spanning Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and CNC Programming. You will translate business priorities into clearly defined projects, define scope, milestones, and resources, and deliver measurable outcomes on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing acumen, execution focus, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a regulated, high-mix/low-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/ operations leadership and project management.
• Experience coordinating resources such as manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, CNC programmers, and production staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication from shop floor to senior leadership.
• Ability to operate in a highly regulated, high-mix/low-volume environment.
• PMP certification preferred; familiarity with ERP/MRP and ISO/MIL-SPEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of Operational Excellence projects across Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and CNC Programming.
• Translate priorities into defined projects with scope, milestones, resources, and outcomes.
• Coordinate roles to reduce redundancy and boost team productivity.
• Establish governance, schedules, risk management, and escalation processes.
• Manage dependencies and conflicts across multiple projects.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews and report status to leadership.
• Maintain visibility of the project portfolio and prioritize high-value work.
• Drive projects from problem definition to implementation and sustainment.
• Track measurable financial and operational benefits against commitments.

Skills

Execution Focus

Manufacturing Acumen

Project Leadership

Shop-Floor Leadership

Prioritization

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years

Job description

CIRCOR International is seeking a seasoned Operations & Excellence Project Lead to drive a portfolio spanning Lean, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and CNC Programming. You will translate business priorities into clearly defined projects, define scope, milestones, and resources, and deliver measurable outcomes on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing acumen, execution focus, and proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a regulated, high-mix/low-volume