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Operational Excellence Leader

Koch Business Solutions, LP
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Pennsylvania, Lake City
Jan 20, 2026
Your Job As an Operations Excellence Leader, you will be at the forefront of driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across our electronic manufacturing processes within the aerospace and defense sector. You will lead initiatives that enhance quality, reduce waste, and streamline production workflows to meet stringent industry standards and customer expectations. Our Team You will join our high-performing Operations Excellence team embedded within the Aerospace & Defense division. This team partners closely with engineering, quality, and supply chain functions to deliver best-in-class manufacturing solutions that support critical, mission-driven products. What You Will Do Lead and champion continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies to optimize manufacturing performance. Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify bottlenecks and implement sustainable process improvements. Develop and deploy metrics and dashboards that provide visibility into operational key performance indicators (KPIs). Drive culture change by coaching and mentoring teams on best practices for operational excellence and problem-solving. Manage projects that enhance manufacturing flexibility, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with aerospace and defense regulatory requirements. Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex manufacturing challenges, ensuring timely resolution and prevention. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience in operations excellence or continuous improvement, preferably within electronic manufacturing or aerospace/defense industries. Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt). Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive decisions based on quantitative insights. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing at all organizational levels. What Will Put You Ahead Experience working in highly regulated environments such as aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing. Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 principles. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects with measurable operational impact. Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., AS9100) and regulatory compliance standards. Master's degree or advanced professional certification in operational excellence, project management, or supply chain. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here. Who We Are As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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