Project Manager – Operational Excellence

Acre Identity by TDS; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading security technology firm in Danbury, CT, is hiring a Project Manager – Operational Excellence to enhance their operations. This role involves implementing best practices across the supply chain, leading continuous improvement projects and analyzing KPIs to drive performance. With a minimum of 5 years in leadership roles and proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, candidates will help standardize operational practices and ensure sustainable development throughout the organization. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, project management, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies (certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain the ComNet Operating System (COS) across facilities.
• Partner with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to develop KPI metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Project Manager – Operational Excellence

Position: Project Manager – Operational Excellence
Location: On-site – Danbury, CT

Drive the Future of Industrial Networking

Comnet is a global leader in industrial networking solutions. We provide innovative, reliable, and secure networking technologies, including hardened Ethernet switches, network extenders, media converters, network management solutions, and ancillary products. As part of the Acre Security family, we’re committed to empowering integrators, consultants, and industrial end users with best-in-class connectivity solutions designed for mission‑critical environments – helping protect and connect the world’s most critical infrastructure.

Your Impact

We are seeking a Project Manager – Operational Excellence to join our Comnet operations in Danbury, CT. In this critical role, you will lead the development, deployment, and long‑term sustainability of the Comnet Operating System (COS) across the integrated supply chain. Your work will drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance, with a target of delivering 4% cost productivity year over year.

As a strategic change leader, you will partner closely with site leadership to standardize best practices, coach teams on KPI performance, and lead cross‑functional initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions, engaging stakeholders at all levels—from frontline associates to senior leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Implement and sustain the ComNet Operating System (COS) across facilities, ensuring consistent and standardized operating practices.
• Partner with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to develop internal and external KPI metrics.
• Collaborate with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to design and implement a Supplier Scorecard.
• Lead cross‑functional projects to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Work with plant leadership to monitor KPIs, close performance gaps, and drive accountability.
• Standardize and replicate best practices across functions to support alignment and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to build operational excellence capabilities across the organization.
• Communicate project outcomes, insights, and recommendations clearly to site and functional leadership.

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, project management, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies (certification preferred).
• Experience planning and leading Kaizen events.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a disruptor – Help move security forward with a company redefining industry standards.
• Collaborate with experts – Work alongside leaders and innovators in security and hardware engineering.
• Make a real impact – Your work will directly contribute to high‑quality security solutions used worldwide.
• Advance your career – Access professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
• Enjoy competitive rewards – We offer competitive compensation, performance‑based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Join the Future of Security

Joining Comnet isn’t just a job – it’s an invitation to a forward‑thinking, collaborative community where innovation, customer focus, and teamwork drive everything we do.

Acre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.