Operations Excellence Leader

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Bradford
1 Owens Way (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025
Your Job Responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and quality across the organization. This role plays a pivotal part in fostering a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging lean methodologies and Six Sigma principles. The Operations Excellence Leader will work closely with site directors and cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. Our Team You will join a highly skilled production division focused on designing, testing, and producing advanced aerospace systems. Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and a shared mission to deliver products that meet the highest standards of precision and reliability. What You Will Do Develop and execute a comprehensive operations excellence strategy to significantly improve operational performance (SQDC) resulting in achieving / exceeding business objectives. This includes assisting the site leadership teams in tracking existing project timelines / financials along with continuing to develop the sites project pipeline. Lead and mentor sites' leadership teams and staff providing guidance, training, and support to ensure successful project execution, on time and to planned budget. Collaborate with leadership including finance to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities across the organization. Oversee the implementation of process improvement projects, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall quality. Examples may include but are not limited to (VSM events, Kaizen events, maturing visual daily management, project management and 6s projects) Establish, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs), to measure the success of operational excellence initiatives, to site leadership teams Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting best practices, facilitating workshops, and engaging employees at all levels. Ensure compliance with industry standards, business management systems and regulatory requirements. Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in operational excellence to drive innovation within the organization. Prepare and present reports and updates to senior leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and opportunities in operational excellence initiatives. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline from an accredited four-year college or university. Five years of related experience and/or training; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in operations excellence, process improvement, or a similar leadership role within a manufacturing or industrial setting. Strong expertise in lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt or Green Belt certification preferred. Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing large-scale process improvement projects. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and build teams with stakeholders at all levels. Contribution-motivated mindset always and ability to foster and drive change. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and quality standards. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a leader in aerospace and defense electronics, AirBorn, a Molex company, is a leader committed to engineering and manufacturing excellence. With a legacy of over six decades, we take pride in our team of passionate and skilled professionals who play a pivotal role in developing and manufacturing mission-critical products. Our cutting-edge solutions are not only found on Mars, in fighter jets, submarines, and in the far reaches of space. We understand the mission critical environments in which our products operate, and our commitment to excellence drives us to ensure their unwavering reliability. Whether you are a seasoned industry expert or have fresh talent seeking to soar in your career, we invite you to embark on a journey of creativity, growth, and achievement with us. Discover how your talents can take flight and make an impactful contribution to our mission-critical endeavors at AirBorn! At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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