Director of Operations & Strategy

Who We Are

Guidant is an experienced energy measurement solutions business serving emerging and established energy markets across the globe. Our solutions are comprised of products, technologies, software and services that monitor, manage and automate infrastructure in a variety of critical, high-stakes environments. Our solutions optimize the processing, transportation, distribution and storage of a variety of conventional and alternative energy sources, making them safer, more efficient and more productive.

As the undisputed leader in liquid custody transfer with the largest global install base, our legacy is built on 80 plus years of accuracy, reliability, and best-in-class technologies. We seek to expand our footprint, network of partnerships, relationships and offerings to meet the comprehensive and evolving needs of energy markets across the globe. With engineering and manufacturing locations in North America and Europe and a vast network of engineers and field technicians throughout the world, we are better positioned than ever before to meet the full range of your measurement needs.

Key Responsibilities We Will Trust You With

As the Director of Operations & Strategy, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for our Erie, PA site. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, you will drive performance, profitability, and long-term capability building across manufacturing, planning, engineering, and operational support. This role balances day-to-day execution with business leadership — overseeing all aspects of site operations while championing excellence in quality, safety, delivery, cost, and people.

Operational & Strategic Leadership

• Lead all functions across manufacturing, planning, scheduling, engineering, and HSE
• Own site-level P&L and drive financial performance aligned with corporate goals
• Translate enterprise-level strategy into site-level execution plans and measurable outcomes
• Identify and lead strategic investments and capability-building initiatives for long-term growth
• Serve as a key advisor to the VP of Operations on site performance, risks, and opportunities
  
  

Business & Commercial Oversight

• Serve as primary site leader, building strong internal and external relationships
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure alignment with customer and business needs
• Collaborate on forecasting, demand planning, and S&OP cycles to meet delivery expectations
• Champion customer satisfaction, ensuring high-quality, on-time product and service delivery
• Represent the site in corporate initiatives, customer engagements, and supplier negotiations
  
  

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Act as a change agent for Lean transformation and Operational Excellence
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and quality improvements through process optimization
• Sponsor automation and digitalization initiatives to modernize operations
• Ensure integration of safety and sustainability into all improvement efforts
  
  

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead, coach, and develop cross-functional teams across multiple disciplines
• Foster a culture of performance, accountability, safety, and continuous learning
• Promote core values and maintain a positive, inclusive, and compliance-focused work environment
• Partner with HR and other leaders to recruit, retain, and develop top talent
  
  

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure full compliance with HSE, labor, quality, and operational regulations and policies
• Oversee facility audits, risk assessments, and escalation protocols
• Champion a proactive safety culture, using data and communication to drive results
  
  

Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise that matter most for this role:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field required; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 10–15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or operations leadership, ideally with site-level or multi-functional oversight.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead plant operations or large cross-functional teams with a focus on performance, culture, and accountability.
• Cultural Change Agent: Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of healthy accountability, transparency, creativity, flexibility, and operational excellence. Experience leading teams through transformation and cultural shifts.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Skilled in using quantitative targets, performance metrics, and analytical tools to drive continuous improvement and build organizational confidence in results.
• Operational Excellence: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks with measurable impact. Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma, BPM, or Kaizen are a plus.
• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated success in aligning site-level execution with broader organizational strategy and long-term growth plans.
• P&L Ownership: Experience managing or contributing to site-level financial performance, including cost control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Union: Familiarity with managing teams in unionized or labor-regulated environments preferred but not required.
• Systems: Proficient in ERP and manufacturing systems (e.g., SAP), with an ability to analyze operational data and drive process automation.
• Communication: Excellent communicator, capable of engaging and influencing across all levels — from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Change Management: Skilled in leading teams through transformation, process changes, and culture shifts with a clear and consistent approach.
  
  

Key Interactions

Internally: Collaborate closely with leaders across engineering, supply chain, quality, remanufacturing, HSE, HR, finance, and business excellence. Partner with executive and regional leadership to align site performance with broader organizational goals. Lead and mentor cross-functional teams across operations, planning, and engineering functions.

Externally: Serve as the primary site contact for key customers, suppliers, auditors, and external stakeholders. Represent the Erie operation in corporate initiatives, customer engagements, supplier negotiations, and compliance reviews. Build strategic relationships that enhance operational effectiveness and customer satisfaction.

Guidant Measurements respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. Guidant Measurements promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.