Hubbell Inc

Senior Director of Operations - Transmission & Distribution

Hubbell Inc • $150K — $180K *
Saint Louis, MO 63129In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in manufacturing/operations leadership roles
  • Experience as Plant Manager, Director, or Sr. Director of Operations
  • Familiarity with medium to heavy manufacturing environments.
  • Proven multi-site operational leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Experience with supply chain and ERP systems, preferably SAP

Responsibilities

  • Lead and optimize multi-site manufacturing operations in T&D business unit
  • Drive performance metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory
  • Translate business strategy into actionable operational plans and KPIs
  • Manage capacity planning and footprint optimization initiatives
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
  • Ensure adherence to EHS standards and drive a zero-incident culture
  • Build and develop a high-performing operations team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role impacting multi-site operations
  • Engagement with senior leadership in strategy development
  • Chance to implement enterprise-level transformation initiatives
  • Participation in M&A activities and integration processes
  • Environment that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
Full Job Description
Job Overview

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. #LI-AO1

A Day In The Life

Every day at Hubbell is different and you'll contribute in many ways. On any given day, you'll make a difference by:
  • Operational Leadership
    • 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

    Strategy & 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

    Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
    • 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
      • Cost optimization
    • Build and sustain a culture of Operational Excellence and standardization

    Financial & Performance Management
    • Own and manage annual operating plans, forecasts, and capital expenditures
    • Ensure disciplined financial performance through:
      • Cost control
      • Inventory optimization
      • Efficiency improvements

    Quality, Safety & Compliance
    • Ensure adherence to EHS standards (OSHA, regulatory compliance) and drive a zero-incident culture
    • Maintain robust quality systems to meet customer and industry expectations

    Talent & Organizational Leadership
    • 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

    Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership
    • 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


What will help you thrive in this role?

  • Required
    • 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
      • Supply chain and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
    • Demonstrated success driving metrics-based performance and operational transformation
    • Ability to travel ~75%

    Preferred
    • Experience in Transmission & Distribution, utilities, or power infrastructure markets
    • Exposure to:
      • High-mix / low-volume manufacturing
      • Welding, fabrication, or engineered products
      • Union environments
    • Lean / Operational Excellence certification
    • Multilingual (Spanish preferred)

    Leadership Profile
    • Strategic, yet hands-on operator
    • Metrics-driven and results-oriented
    • Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
    • Proven change agent with a track record of transformation
    • Collaborative leader who thrives in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

About Hubbell Inc

Hubbell Incorporated is an American company that designs, manufactures, and sells electrical and electronic products for non-residential and residential construction, industrial, and utility applications. Hubbell was founded by Harvey Hubbell as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. It is ranked 602 by Fortune. The company’s reporting segments consist of the electrical segment and the Power segment. Hubbell’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the People's Republic of China, Italy, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Australia and maintains sales offices in Singapore, China, India, Mexico, South Korea, and countries in the Middle East. Hubbell was previously headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, and has now moved its headquarters to Shelton, Connecticut. Hubbell Inc. assisted Allied efforts during World War II by manufacturing military vehicle electrical circuits, battery-charging systems for M4 Sherman tanks, power jacks for test meters, vacuum tube sockets for radio communications, and a line of electrical and electronic connectors for aircraft. Hubbell Inc. is in List of S&P 400 companies having stocks that are included in the S&P 400 stock market index, maintained by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
Learn more about Hubbell Inc
Size
18,300 employees
Market Cap
$12.6 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$351.2 million
Founded
1888
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
NASDAQ
HUBB
* Ladders Estimates

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