Director of Operational Excellence

Fluidra North America • Atlanta, GA

84d

About The Position

Fluidra is looking for a Director of Operational Excellence – North America to join our team.
WHAT YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic, and experienced Director of Operational Excellence to lead Fluidra’s efforts in process improvement, operational efficiency, and organizational transformation. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of driving operational excellence initiatives, leading change, and achieving measurable results across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, and People (SQDCIP).
In this strategic leadership role, you will identify opportunities for improvement, design and deploy enterprise-wide initiatives, instill a culture of continuous improvement, and champion the implementation of the Fluidra Operating System (FOS). Additionally, you will:
Leadership & Strategy
Drive the design, implementation, and execution of company-wide improvement strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
Lead organizational transformation through change management best practices.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement by coaching leaders and teams in the Fluidra Operating System (FOS).
Partner with senior management to align OPEX initiatives with business strategy and long-term goals.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Performance
Identify and evaluate areas of operational inefficiency; develop and execute improvement plans, including footprint rationalization.
Lead cross-functional teams in the adoption and deployment of the Fluidra Operating System (FOS).
Conduct Lean audits, Kaizen events, and site maturity assessments, ensuring long-term facilities maintain a minimum Lean score of 3.0.
Monitor, analyze, and report KPIs to drive data-based decision-making.
Deliver sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory.
Technical & Analytical Leadership
Apply the FOS other OPEX/Six-Sigma methodologies to guide improvement initiatives.
Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to assess operational health.
Drive multi-million-dollar cost savings through systematic improvement.
Support creation and implementation of enterprise-level operations systems and digital performance tools.
Talent Development & Leadership
Inspire, motivate, and develop leaders and teams to build a continuous improvement culture.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and structured training.
Lead succession planning and talent development across operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in Operational Excellence, manufacturing process improvement, or Operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success delivering sustainable operational improvements.
• Experience influencing at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Kaizen methodologies.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (EPICOR, SAP preferred) and data tools (Power BI).

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification.
• Experience creating enterprise-level operational systems and digital tools.
• Proven capability developing and mentoring high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the design, implementation, and execution of company-wide improvement strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
• Lead organizational transformation through change management best practices.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by coaching leaders and teams in the Fluidra Operating System (FOS).
• Partner with senior management to align OPEX initiatives with business strategy and long-term goals.
• Identify and evaluate areas of operational inefficiency; develop and execute improvement plans, including footprint rationalization.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the adoption and deployment of the Fluidra Operating System (FOS).
• Conduct Lean audits, Kaizen events, and site maturity assessments, ensuring long-term facilities maintain a minimum Lean score of 3.0.
• Monitor, analyze, and report KPIs to drive data-based decision-making.
• Deliver sustainable improvements across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory.
• Apply the FOS other OPEX/Six-Sigma methodologies to guide improvement initiatives.
• Utilize data analysis and performance metrics to assess operational health.
• Drive multi-million-dollar cost savings through systematic improvement.
• Support creation and implementation of enterprise-level operations systems and digital performance tools.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop leaders and teams to build a continuous improvement culture.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and structured training.
• Lead succession planning and talent development across operations.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid Holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees