Director, Business Excellence

ABOUT THE ROLEUnited Alloy is hiring a Director, Enterprise Operations Excellence to design, deploy, and sustain the operating systems that drive consistent performance across all facilities. This is not a staff CI role and not a plant-level engineering manager. This role exists to: Move the organization from reactive problem solving to predictable executionBuild and scale a Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) that leaders actually useCreate discipline around standard work, daily management, and technical capability developmentProvide hands-on leadership during critical operational disruptions—while building systems that prevent them from recurringYou will work directly with plant leadership, engineering, operations, and executive leadership to ensure improvements stick—not just launch.If you've successfully built operating systems in complex manufacturing environments and know how to balance urgency today with capability for tomorrow, this role is designed for you. WHAT YOU'LL DOEnterprise Operational Excellence LeadershipLead enterprise-wide Business Excellence and Operations Support teams, spanning: Welding & FabricationRobotics & AutomationLaser & FormPaint / FinishingContinuous ImprovementServe as the architect and owner of United Alloy's Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) and tiered daily management structure.Ensure consistent standards across facilities while enabling local ownership and problem solving.Rapid Response & Root Cause LeadershipOversee structured, rapid-response support for critical production disruptions.Ensure disciplined triage, root cause analysis, corrective action, and followthrough.Transition recurring issues from firefighting to system-level prevention.Standardization, Capability & Systems DevelopmentDevelop and deploy: SOPs and Standard WorkLeader Standard WorkCompetency-based training and certification programsEmbed Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, FMEA, DOE, SPC) into daily operations—not side projects.Performance Management & Talent DevelopmentDefine, track, and improve KPIs including: OEE, MTTR, first-pass yieldSafety and quality metricsResponse time and certification ratesCost and productivity outcomesRecruit, coach, and develop engineering and CI talent.Own budgets related to tooling, spare parts, training, and CI investments. WHAT YOU BRINGBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (Master's degree and/or Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred)10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including engineering, technical operations, CI, or operational excellence roles in complex environmentsProven experience building and scaling operating systems, not just supporting CI initiativesDeep expertise in: Lean manufacturingStructured problem solvingMOS / daily management systemsSOP and Standard Work deploymentStrong servant leader mindset with the credibility to influence plant leaders and executivesExceptional communication, coaching, and change leadership skillsComfortable balancing hands-on operational support with strategic system designWHY JOIN US?High-impact, enterprise-level role with visibility across all operationsOpportunity to shape how the company operates for years to comeAuthority to build systems—not just recommend improvementsHands-on influence combined with strategic executive partnershipTeam-oriented culture that values long-term thinking and sustainable resultsADDITIONAL INFORMATION Location: Janesville, WI; Seguin, TX; or Union, OHTravel: Approximately 25% (heavier during the first year)Background check and DMVR requiredJob SummaryRequisition Number: DIREC001638Job Category: Operations - KEIPSchedule: Full-Time