Senior Director of Operations - Transmission & Distribution
About The Position
The Senior Director of Operations – Transmission & Distribution is an executive leader responsible for driving operational excellence across a multi-site manufacturing footprint within Hubbell Utility Solutions. This role provides end-to-end leadership for manufacturing, supply chain, quality, EHS, and operational strategy in support of a growing, complex T&D portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations – HUS, this leader will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver best-in-class performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) while enabling scalable growth and operational efficiency across the business. This role requires a strategic leader who can balance hands-on execution with enterprise-level transformation, including footprint optimization, Hubbell Manufacturing System deployment (Lean), and integration of acquisitions. This role will have approximately 75% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Engineering or related field preferred); MBA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing/operations, including Plant Manager, Director or Sr. Director of Operations
- Experience in medium to heavy manufacturing environments (T&D, utilities, industrial, or infrastructure preferred)
- Proven ability to lead multi-site operations
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
- Strong background in Supply chain and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
- Demonstrated success driving metrics-based performance and operational transformation
- Ability to travel ~75%
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Transmission & Distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure markets
- High-mix / low-volume manufacturing
- Welding, fabrication, or engineered products
- Union environments
- Lean / Operational Excellence certification
- Multilingual (Spanish preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize multi-site manufacturing operations across the T&D business unit
- Drive performance against key metrics: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory
- Establish a high-performance culture grounded in accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
- Serve as a key member of the business unit leadership team, influencing overall strategy and execution
- Translate business strategy into actionable operational plans, KPIs, and site-level execution
- Actively participate in the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure customer delivery and demand alignment
- Drive capacity planning, footprint optimization, and facility consolidation initiatives
- Support integration and operational due diligence for M&A activities
- Champion Hubbell Manufacturing System (Lean manufacturing / culture), Six Sigma, and 5S disciplines
- Lead enterprise-level continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste elimination, productivity gains, cycle time reduction, and cost optimization
- Build and sustain a culture of Operational Excellence and standardization
- Own and manage annual operating plans, forecasts, and capital expenditures
- Ensure disciplined financial performance through cost control, inventory optimization, and efficiency improvements
- Ensure adherence to EHS standards (OSHA, regulatory compliance) and drive a zero-incident culture
- Maintain robust quality systems to meet customer and industry expectations
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team
- Drive succession planning and leadership development in partnership with HR
- Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning
- Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance leaders to deliver business results
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring alignment across the enterprise
- Drive consistency and best practice sharing across business units
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
