Project Manager – Operational Excellence

acre security • Danbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Manager – Operational Excellence to join our Comnet operations in Danbury, CT. In this critical role, you will lead the development, deployment, and long-term sustainability of the Comnet Operating System (COS) across the integrated supply chain. Your work will drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance, with a target of delivering 4% cost productivity year over year. As a strategic change leader, you will partner closely with site leadership to standardize best practices, coach teams on KPI performance, and lead cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. You will collaborate across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions, engaging stakeholders at all levels—from frontline associates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• 5+ years of experience in operational excellence, project management, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies (certification preferred).
• Experience planning and leading Kaizen events.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale initiatives and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain the ComNet Operating System (COS) across facilities, ensuring consistent and standardized operating practices.
• Partner with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to develop internal and external KPI metrics.
• Collaborate with the Senior Supply Chain Manager to design and implement a Supplier Scorecard.
• Lead cross-functional projects to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Work with plant leadership to monitor KPIs, close performance gaps, and drive accountability.
• Standardize and replicate best practices across functions to support alignment and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to build operational excellence capabilities across the organization.
• Communicate project outcomes, insights, and recommendations clearly to site and functional leadership.

Benefits

• Be part of a disruptor – Help move security forward with a company redefining industry standards.
• Collaborate with experts – Work alongside leaders and innovators in security and hardware engineering.
• Make a real impact – Your work will directly contribute to high-quality security solutions used worldwide.
• Advance your career – Access professional development, training, and growth opportunities.
• Enjoy competitive rewards – We offer competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees