Operational Excellence Leader

SUMMARY

Havtech is seeking a dynamic, technically exceptional, and highly influential Operations Excellence Leader to accelerate performance across our Service, Supply (aftermarket and parts), Controls, and Contracting business lines. This newly created role will serve as a catalyst for organizational transformation - driving continuous improvement, operational alignment, and scalable processes that enhance customer experience and business performance.

This leader will combine deep Lean Sigma expertise with the communication style and presence of a commercial leader. They will work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with executives, business unit leaders, and frontline teams to identify high‑value opportunities, coach teams, influence change, and embed a culture of operational excellence across Havtech.

As the function grows, this role will expand to support enterprise‑wide initiatives and shape Havtech’s long‑term operational strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to track progress and sustain improvements.

Change Management & Organizational Adoption

• Lead Havtech’s transition to Lean Sigma practices over an 18–24 month adoption timeline.
• Lead initiatives expected to generate approximately $1.5M in annual cost savings.
• Apply structured change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter) to guide teams through transformation.
• Develop stakeholder engagement plans to ensure alignment, buy‑in, and sustained adoption.
• Support and help execute communication strategies that clearly articulate purpose, progress, and outcomes of improvement initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to build organizational readiness and reinforce new behaviors.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Leadership

Process Analysis & Optimization

Data, Reporting & Insights

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead through influence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A “commercial mindset,” comfortable being visible in the business, building relationships, and driving adoption of new ways of working.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

DECLARATION

Human resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the president or human resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

COMPENSATION