Director of Operational Excellence

Job Purpose:Responsible for directing a business-critical function through lower management levels, integrating multiple disciplines and departments to achieve strategic goals. This role establishes and implements strategies that enhance productivity, streamline processes, and foster a culture of operational excellence. The role develops and executes operational strategies aligned with company-wide objectives, leveraging data-driven insights and best practices such as Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation methodologies. Collaborating with senior leadership, this role influences strategic decisions, drives sustainable improvements in quality, cost, and service, and ensures the organization is positioned for long-term success.Responsibilities:Establish and implement operational excellence strategies & roadmaps to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness within Operations, aligned with strategic business goals.Direct cross-functional teams, integrating multiple disciplines to implement process improvements and drive cultural change.Identify, analyze, and optimize key processes using Lean, Six Sigma, and other best practices.Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success, assess long term performance and identify areas for improvement.Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and coaching programs on continuous improvement methodologies.Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational excellence initiatives with broader business objectives and influence strategic decision making.Foster a culture of continuous improvement by engaging employees at all levels in problem-solving and innovation and change management mindset.Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for enhanced efficiency, making data driven decisions that impact business outcomes.Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and quality standards, while recommending policy modifications to support operational excellence.Drive automation and digital transformation efforts to streamline processes and enhance operational capabilities and support strategic growth initiatives.