** Director, Global Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation
- Military veterans preferred
2025-06-07 DWYER INSTRUMENTS, LLC
Other
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Michigan City Indiana 46360 United States
Description:
Position Summary
We are seeking a strategic, high-impact manufacturing leader to drive global transformation across DwyerOmega's network of 20+ sites in 10 countries. This executive role will lead manufacturing strategy, footprint optimization, and capability building to enable operational excellence, scalability, and sustainability. The role will serve as a key driver of long-term competitiveness by aligning global operations with our business growth and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Strategy & Transformation
Lead the development and execution of a multi-year global manufacturing strategy, focused on modernization, digitization, and agility.
Drive initiatives to integrate advanced manufacturing capabilities, automation, and lean practices.
Align operational capabilities with corporate goals, innovation roadmap, and sustainability objectives.
Standardize best practices and operating rhythms across sites to ensure consistent safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, and CI tools to elevate operational KPIs and reduce waste.
Footprint Optimization & Capital Planning
Develop and lead global footprint strategy—including site optimization, consolidation, and localization efforts.
Manage greenfield/brownfield projects, plant moves, and capital investment planning.
Build data-driven decision models to evaluate strategic options, risks, and ROI.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Product Management, Finance, and HR to ensure execution alignment.
Lead cross-functional strategic programs, ensuring milestones are met on time, on budget, and with business impact.
Develop governance frameworks and KPI dashboards to drive visibility and accountability.
Organizational Leadership & Change
Oversee Global Manufacturing Engineering to ensure process standardization and product movement excellence.
Lead change management initiatives to support workforce transitions and process evolution.
Cultivate a high-performance, continuous improvement culture through coaching, development, and communication.
Requirements:
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of leadership experience in global manufacturing, with a focus on strategy and transformation.
Demonstrated success in global footprint optimization and execution of complex, multi-site initiatives.
Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, digital technologies, and sustainability practices.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Deep financial acumen and experience in capital planning, modeling, and ROI justification.
Excellent communication, project leadership, and change management skills.
Key Competencies
Strategic Planning and Execution
Global Manufacturing Leadership
Operational Excellence / Lean / Six Sigma
Business and Financial Acumen
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Change Leadership and Talent Development
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
