Description
The Director of Enterprise Manufacturing Operations will 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 execution
Build and scale a Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) that leaders actually use
Create discipline around standard work, daily management, and technical capability development
Provide hands-on leadership during critical operational disruptions-while building systems that prevent them from recurring
You 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.
Day to day:
Lead enterprise-wide Business Excellence and Operations Support teams, spanning:
Serve 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 Leadership
Oversee structured, rapid-response support for critical production disruptions.
Ensure disciplined triage, root cause analysis, corrective action, and follow‑through.
Transition recurring issues from firefighting to system-level prevention.
Standardization, Capability & Systems Development
Develop and deploy:
SOPs and Standard Work
Leader Standard Work
Competency-based training and certification programs
Embed Lean and structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., A3, FMEA, DOE, SPC) into daily operations-not side projects.
Performance Management & Talent Development
Define, track, and improve KPIs including:
OEE, MTTR, first-pass yield
Safety and quality metrics
Response time and certification rates
Cost and productivity outcomes
Recruit, coach, and develop engineering and CI talent.
Own budgets related to tooling, spare parts, training, and CI investments.
Skills & Qualifications
Deep expertise in:
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $190000.00/yr.
Unlimited PTO Bonus eligible Full time benefits offere
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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