Operational Excellence Lead

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Advise senior and executive leaders on critical Operational Excellence priorities, enterprise performance risks, and complex improvement opportunities .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Operational Excellence, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a strong ability to translate business strategies into actionable multi-year roadmaps. Proven track record in advising senior leaders, resolving complex operational issues, and leveraging data analytics for strategic decision-making.

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Operational Excellence ExpertiseLean MethodologySix Sigma CertificationData Visualization SkillsStrategic Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

LeanSix SigmaKaizenValue Stream MappingA3 Problem SolvingFMEARoot Cause AnalysisProcess DesignOperational Performance ImprovementGovernance Standards

Soft Skills

Advising Senior LeadersMentoringFacilitationCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsReporting ToolsAdvanced AnalyticsData Visualization

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSix Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

Operational ExcellenceEnterprise PerformanceStrategic RisksBenefit-RealizationCross-Department Collaboration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise senior and executive leaders on critical Operational Excellence priorities, enterprise performance risks, and complex improvement opportunities
Translate business strategy into multi-year Operational Excellence roadmaps, governance, standards, and execution priorities
Determine goals, methods, and approaches for critical assignments with enterprise-level accountability
Develop and guide sustainable solutions using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, A3 Problem Solving, FMEA, root cause analysis, and other advanced methodologies
Anticipate implementation risks, resolve barriers, and guide leaders through long-term enterprise decisions
Develop new Operational Excellence ideas, methods, frameworks, and standards
Evaluate technologies, automation, advanced analytics, and process design opportunities
Define scalable leading practices and reusable approaches
Establish enterprise measures, governance, and benefit-realization methods
Interpret operational and business data to identify systemic trends, strategic risks, and opportunities
Communicate recommendations, tradeoffs, and outcomes to executive leaders and key decision makers
Create formal networks across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Safety, and other departments
Represent Westinghouse externally with customers, industry groups, professional associations, and stakeholders
Develop organizational capability through expert consultation, facilitation, mentoring, and knowledge transfer

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years experience
Bachelor's degree
Experience advising senior leaders and leading complex initiatives with impact across multiple departments or sites
Experience resolving critical operational issues, shaping long-term strategy, and developing new methods or standards in situations with limited precedent
Recognized expert in Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem solving, process design, and operational performance improvement
Capability and experience using operational data, ERP systems, reporting tools, and data visualization to guide strategic decisions
Living near a major airport
Ability to travel up to 75%
Applicants must meet applicable United States and comparable export control requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs, including 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