Operational Excellence Manager

Working at

Freudenberg:

"We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas. Some of your Benefits 401K Match 401

K Match:

Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance Health Insurance:

Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation Vacation:

We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays Paid Holidays:

With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Personal Development Personal Development:

We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career. Bristol, NH On-Site Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership payments Starting at $110,000. Compensation for this position will be determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and overall alignment with the role's responsibilities. You support our team as Operational Excellence Manager Responsibilities Participate in a leadership development and succession pipeline, gaining multi-site exposure and preparing for future Site Manager or Director-level roles. Lead Operational Excellence initiatives across multiple sites, driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Partner with site leadership to translate strategic priorities into executable improvement plans with measurable business impact. Facilitate and lead Kaizen events and transformation initiatives, ensuring sustainability through structured follow-up and governance. Build organizational capability by coaching and developing teams in Lean and continuous improvement methodologies. Act as a change leader, influencing cross-functional and multi-site teams to drive a culture of continuous improvement. Monitor performance metrics and ensure alignment to operational and financial objectives across sites. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement environments. Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business and financial results. Demonstrated leadership capability, including influencing across functions and developing teams. Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational improvements to enterprise performance. Experience in a multi-site or matrix organization with exposure to broad operational challenges. High-potential leader with a desire to advance into plant leadership roles and willingness to relocate/mobility for future opportunities. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.