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Watlow · 2 hours ago

Vice President of Operations Excellence and Technology

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader providing innovative thermal products and systems. The Vice President of Operations Excellence and Technology will set the strategic direction and drive execution of operational capabilities across the global enterprise, overseeing process engineering, Lean transformation, and digital operations strategy.

ElectronicsManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Global Operational Excellence: Define and execute a worldwide operations excellence roadmap aligned to performance, quality, speed, and cost goals

Drive Enterprise Transformation: Oversee major improvement initiatives across manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, including process optimization and automation

Standardize Operating Models: Develop and implement scalable, standardized operating frameworks across business units and global regions

Build World-Class Manufacturing Systems: Lead global process engineering teams to design innovative, efficient, and robust manufacturing systems and practices

Champion Lean Culture & Continuous Improvement: Sponsor Kaizen events, operational assessments, and COE (center-of-excellence) development while establishing benchmarks and maturity models

Strengthen and Optimize the Global Supply Base: Develop strategies to improve global manufacturing footprint, enhance supplier quality and innovation, and strengthen long-term supplier partnerships

Lead Digital & Smart Manufacturing Transformation: Drive adoption of digital tools including MES, IoT, smart factory technologies, automation, AI, and predictive analytics in operations

Ensure NPI Readiness & Technology Scale-Up: Own operational readiness for new product introductions, collaborating with R&D and engineering to ensure manufacturability, cost, scalability, capacity planning, and global tech transfer

Build & Inspire High-Performing Global Teams: Develop, mentor, and elevate a global team of operations and technical leaders while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and learning

Qualification

Lean transformationDigital operationsNew product introductionProcess engineeringSupplier developmentAdvanced manufacturingPMP CertificationLean Six Sigma Master Black BeltStrategic communicationTeam developmentCross-functional influence

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering field required

15+ years of operations leadership, engineering, or related functions within a global manufacturing environment

Proven track record of leading global Lean transformations and operational turnarounds

Deep experience in digital operations, advanced manufacturing, and supplier development

Strong background in leading complex NPI or technology transfer programs across global sites

Exceptional executive presence, cross-functional influence, and strategic communication skills

Ability to travel up to 60% domestically and internationally

Preferred

Master's degree or MBA

Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt or equivalent

PMP Certification

Training or certification in Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, or Advanced Analytics applications

Benefits

Annual Incentive Program

401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance

Wellness incentives

Employee Personal Assistance Program

Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Company

Watlow

Watlow is a custom designer and manufacturer of industrial electric heaters, sensors and controllers.

Founded in 1922

St Louis, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.watlow.com

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