Strategic Transformation & Operations Lead

AMETEK; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Project Manager, Operational Excellence & Transformations to lead cross-functional initiatives improving performance, productivity, and capacity. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, risks, and governance to deliver strategic business outcomes on multi-site programs.

Candidates should have a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, lean and Six Sigma, and change management in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business or a related field.
• 7+ years of project, program, operations, engineering, or manufacturing leadership experience; multi-site experience preferred.
• Proven success leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, risk management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives that support operational excellence, business growth, and manufacturing performance.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resource requirements, risk mitigation plans, and governance processes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Zygo Corporation in Middlefield, CT is seeking a Project Manager, Operational Excellence & Transformations to lead cross-functional initiatives improving performance, productivity, and capacity. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, risks, and governance to deliver strategic business outcomes on multi-site programs.

Candidates should have a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, lean and Six Sigma, and change management in regulated environments.