Operational Excellence Manager

Freudenberg Group Job Opportunity

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in a leadership development and succession pipeline, gaining multi-site exposure and preparing for future Site Manager or Director-level roles.
• Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple sites, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Partner with site leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable improvement plans with measurable business impact.
• Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and transformation initiatives, ensuring sustainability through structured follow-up and governance.
• Build organizational capability by coaching and developing teams in Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Act as a change leader, influencing cross-functional and multi-site teams to drive a culture of continuous improvement.
• Monitor performance metrics and ensure alignment to operational and financial objectives across sites.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement environments.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business and financial results.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing across functions and developing teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational improvements to enterprise performance.
• Experience in a multi-site or matrix organization with exposure to broad operational challenges.
• High-potential leader with a desire to advance into plant leadership roles and willingness to relocate/mobility for future opportunities.

Starting at $110,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership