Operational Excellence & PMO Leader

Solenis•Watertown, WI

6d•$93,530 - $137,181•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Excellence & PMO Leader serves as a key partner to the Watertown Plant Manager, leading Lean Six Sigma initiatives and providing structured project-management leadership. The role supports the site’s progression from Manufacturing 1.0 to Manufacturing 4.0 by improving SQDIP performance, strengthening processes, and coaching front-line and mid-level leaders in operational discipline. The position leads continuous-improvement strategy and project governance across CAPEX and OPEX projects, working with cross-functional teams and contributing to digital transformation. It also supports performance-review routines and efforts to build a culture of safety, accountability, and operational rigor. The role is described as onsite. The expected compensation range is $93,530 to $137,181, plus discretionary bonuses. Solenis is a global provider of water and hygiene solutions, with more than 23,000 employees and 78 manufacturing facilities. The company offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, or project management.
Experience leading Kaizens and structured problem-solving.
Strong communication and facilitation skills.
Data-driven decision-making skills.
Ability to influence without authority, execute projects in a disciplined manner, communicate effectively, lead credibly on the shop floor, and coach consistently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or Business.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt; Green Belt is acceptable with progress toward Black Belt.
Experience with Danaher, ITW, Parker Hannifin, Honeywell, or other OpEx-driven organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead deployment of the Lean Six Sigma roadmap, including VSM, Kaizen, RCA, standard work, 5S, SMED, TPM, and visual management.
Develop the site’s continuous-improvement strategy for throughput, waste elimination, quality improvement, and cost savings.
Coach Operations Managers and production teams to build continuous-improvement capability and problem-solving discipline.
Provide PMO leadership for CAPEX and OPEX projects using project charters, governance cadences, KPIs, and RACI structures.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, quality, and supply chain to manage cross-functional project portfolios.
Contribute to digital transformation efforts aligned with Manufacturing 4.0.
Facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly performance-review structures.
Support culture-building efforts focused on safety, accountability, and operational rigor.