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Senior Director, Operational Excellence

Senior Director, Operational Excellence

menashaNeenah, WI, US
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Senior Director Of Operational Excellence

The Senior Director of Operational Excellence is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide initiatives that enhance operational performance, efficiency, and scalability. The role will establish key performance metrics and provide leadership to achieve scorecard objectives. Collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders is critical to identify, establish, scope, and prioritize initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Essential Job Functions :

  • Lead the design and implementation of operational excellence programs and frameworks.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact.
  • Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational discipline.
  • Build and mentor a high-impact team across all operational domains.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
  • Promote strong cross-functional collaboration.

Continuous Improvement & Training Leadership :

  • Establishes strategies to optimize and ensure reliability across the operations network and drive a culture of continuous improvement in alignment with the company's objectives in safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability.
  • Lead the creation of an overarching training and talent development strategy to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability.
  • Engineering and Asset Management Leadership :

  • Provide strategic oversight of engineering function to ensure operational reliability is consistent with the needs of the broader organization and to ensure the maximum availability and longevity of assets.
  • Critical role in shaping the strategic direction of engineering projects, while bridging the gap between technical teams and Sr. Leaders.
  • Shape the long-term vision and roadmap for engineering.
  • Ensure engineering goals are in sync with the overall business strategy.
  • Technical Center of Excellence Leadership :

  • Foster a culture that encourages staying abreast of industry trends, encouraging team members to explore new technologies, and creating an environment where innovative ideas can flourish.
  • Responsible for making critical decisions regarding the technology stack and architecture of the company's manufacturing products. This involves evaluating current technologies, researching new tools, and making informed choices that align with the company's goals and capabilities.
  • Understand the current technical landscape but also anticipate future trends and innovations that could impact the organization.
  • Strategic Operations PMO Leadership :

  • Responsible for introducing and implementing change within organizations.
  • Lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization and define the project management methodologies that are used to manage those projects.
  • Standardize best practices and oversee related business administration, risk management and change management.
  • Education & Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated success leading engineering, CI, training, PMO, and other operational enabling functions.
  • Experience in custom or make-to-order manufacturing environments, preferably in CPG.
  • Proven change leader with strong communication and executive presence.
  • Executive-level experience in manufacturing, preferably in CPG or made-to-order businesses.
  • Proven track record of building strong operational teams and processes.
  • Experience in high-mix, low-volume or made-to-order environments.
  • Familiarity with SAP ERP / MRP and advanced planning tools.
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

  • Strategic thinker with operational depth and strong execution bias.
  • Adept at navigating complexity and variability.
  • Collaborative, analytical, and action-oriented.
  • Passionate about building processes, systems, and people from the ground up.
  • Analytical and systems-oriented; comfortable with data-driven decision-making.
  • Ability to lead cross-functional transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Strong communicator who can align teams around shared goals.
  • Resilient and adaptive in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.
  • Physical Requirements & Work Environment :

  • Primarily works in an office environment.
  • Frequent travel required.
  • Occasional lifting to 25 lbs.
  • Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

    Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

    Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

    Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

    Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow.

    The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

    Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

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