Manufacturing Transformation Leader

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Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking a Manufacturing Transformation Leader, that will support the Equipment Technology and Services (ET&S) business unit. This position is in Tulsa, OK.

This role plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the ET&S global manufacturing strategy. This leader is responsible for leading manufacturing transformation initiatives, optimizing manufacturing site locations, driving equipment and technology strategies, and managing product/process relocations to ensure operational excellence and agility. Utilizing Koch's Principle Based Management (PBM) philosophy, you will cultivate a results-driven team dedicated to achieving excellence through economic thinking, innovation, and collaboration.

This role will oversee complex global projects, ensuring they align with ET&S commitment to delivering value and maintaining high standards of excellence. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Develop, align, and deploy a manufacturing strategy that supports ET&S's overall business objectives with a focus on competitive advantage, operational efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead complex manufacturing transformation initiatives that optimize global manufacturing sites for profitability, flexibility, and market responsiveness.
• Define and implement equipment and technology roadmaps to enhance manufacturing capabilities and enable innovation.
• Plan and execute global product and process relocations with minimal operational disruption, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality adherence.
• Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, quality, finance, and commercial teams to ensure cohesive execution of transformation programs.
• Change management efforts to secure stakeholder alignment and embed transformation initiatives across ET&S manufacturing sites.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure success and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements (Basic Qualifications):

• Extensive experience in manufacturing strategy development, manufacturing footprint optimization, and global operations transformation.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing equipment technologies and product/process transfer logistics.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing global, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an agile, dynamic environment and lead change effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including international travel.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in vendor management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in or knowledge of ET&S industry standards and operational requirements is a plus.

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Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

We are the industrial sector's one-source partner for Equipment Technology and Services (ET&S). As our company has grown and acquired new capabilities over the past 25 years, Koch Engineered Solutions has become a trailblazer for industrial innovation in the 21st century. We combine our deep industry knowledge, innate curiosity and proven resourcefulness to develop state-of-the-art solutions for our customers. And as the market changes, so do we. Just as this job will become a career, your work will be supported by a proven network of companies that share our same values. We bring together the domain expertise of global engineering, research and development, manufacturing, sales and aftermarket support which turns our customer's vision into reality.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf