Director, APX Supply Chain Functional Excellence
About The Position
The Director, APX Supply Chain Functional Excellence provides strategic leadership for the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the APX Supply Chain operating system. The role strengthens execution through standardized processes, governance, performance management, digital enablement, organizational capability development, and continuous improvement. As a horizontal integrator across APX Supply Chain functions and projects, the Director translates strategy into practical operating mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, consistency, and execution discipline. The Director leads the Functional Excellence organization and establishes the frameworks, tools, processes, and capabilities needed to support predictable execution of complex global nuclear projects. Areas within the organization include Business Systems & Tools, W-PRO development, Power BI and data analytics, integration management, procedures and policies, employee development, skills assessment, training, and communications. The position follows a hybrid schedule and is based at Westinghouse's Global Headquarters in Cranberry, Pennsylvania. It reports to the Sr. Director, APx Supply Chain Operations.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, Operational Excellence, or large-scale industrial or project-based environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, process standardization, organizational change, and digital transformation.
- Strong expertise in project-based supply chain execution, including planning, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, project controls, and governance.
- Experience developing and implementing supply chain operating systems, governance frameworks, performance management processes, and continuous improvement programs.
- Strong knowledge of ERP platforms, digital business systems, Power BI, data analytics, and performance management tools.
- Demonstrated success leading global, matrixed, and cross-functional organizations and influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority.
- Experience building organizational capability through workforce development, training, skills assessments, change management, and communications programs.
- Experience leading enterprise transformation, rather than only continuous-improvement projects.
- Strong understanding of project-based Supply Chain execution.
- Experience with ERP or digital transformation and performance-management systems.
- Ability to influence senior leaders without relying solely on hierarchical authority.
Nice To Haves
- Significant leadership experience in complex Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, or Operational Excellence environments.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the development, deployment, and continuous improvement of the APX Supply Chain operating system.
- Strengthen execution through standardized processes, governance, performance management, digital enablement, organizational capability development, and continuous improvement.
- Integrate across APX Supply Chain functions and projects, translating strategy into operating mechanisms that improve visibility, accountability, consistency, and execution discipline.
- Lead the Functional Excellence organization and establish frameworks, tools, processes, and capabilities that support predictable execution of complex global nuclear projects.
- Oversee Functional Excellence areas including Business Systems & Tools, W-PRO development, Power BI and data analytics, integration management, procedures and policies, employee development, skills assessment, training, and communications.
- Lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including operating model redesign, process standardization, organizational change, and digital transformation.
- Develop and implement supply chain operating systems, governance frameworks, performance management processes, and continuous improvement programs.
- Build organizational capability through workforce development, training, skills assessments, change management, and communications programs.
- Influence senior stakeholders and lead global, matrixed, and cross-functional organizations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options.
- Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
- 401(k) with company match contributions.
- Paid vacations and company holidays.
- Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
- Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
- Global recognition and service programs.
- Employee referral program.
- The role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
