Strategic Operations Lead - Lean & Six Sigma

Laveer Engineering; New Stanton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,800 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Recognition program

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Co in New Stanton, PA is seeking a Strategic Operations Lead to drive operational excellence across the WPB Mechanical and Breaker Products team. You will coordinate with project managers, inventory groups, and plant leadership to optimize production, reduce costs, and implement long-term strategic initiatives.

This anchor role requires on-site presence five days a week. Candidates should bring 7+ years in manufacturing or operations strategy, a strong Lean/Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations strategy, or continuous improvement roles.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, systems, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic operational initiatives aligned with business goals and manufacturing priorities.
• Connect with project managers, product managers, and inventory managers to make decisions on make vs buy, inventory levels, and last time purchases.
• Partner with plant leadership to identify performance gaps and implement data-driven improvement plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Analyze KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, production) to execute major operational projects.
• Support capacity planning, production optimization, and resource allocation strategies.
• Develop and standardize processes to improve operational consistency and scalability.
• Monitor and report progress of strategic initiatives to senior leadership, ensuring accountability and measurable results.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

KPIs & metrics

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Co in New Stanton, PA is seeking a Strategic Operations Lead to drive operational excellence across the WPB Mechanical and Breaker Products team. You will coordinate with project managers, inventory groups, and plant leadership to optimize production, reduce costs, and implement long-term strategic initiatives.

This anchor role requires on-site presence five days a week. Candidates should bring 7+ years in manufacturing or operations strategy, a strong Lean/Six Sigma