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JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Business Optimization leads Mott's enterprise-wide business optimization strategy through Continuous Improvement, Lean principles, and the 80/20 operating framework. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role partners across Operations, Commercial, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and HR to drive profitable growth, improve operational performance, reduce complexity, and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

As Mott's business optimization leader and change agent, the Director drives strategic initiatives that enhance customer value, productivity, profitability, working capital performance, and operational excellence. Through cross-functional leadership, coaching, and disciplined execution, this role delivers sustainable business results and builds organizational capability aligned with Mott's Strategic Intent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Optimization Leadership

• Lead Mott's business optimization strategy in support of Strategic Intent.

• Drive enterprise initiatives that improve growth, profitability, efficiency, and organizational performance.

• Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact improvement opportunities.

• Lead strategic projects and monitor results against business objectives.

• Develop performance metrics and reporting to measure business impact.

80/20 Leadership & Complexity Reduction

• Lead deployment of Mott's 80/20 operating framework.

• Identify high-value customers, products, and growth opportunities.

• Conduct 80/20 analyses to guide strategic decision-making and resource allocation.

• Drive complexity reduction through customer, product, process, and SKU rationalization.

• Support customer segmentation, profitable growth initiatives, and portfolio optimization.

• Ensure 80/20 principles are embedded in planning and operating processes.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives.

• Improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and customer satisfaction.

• Facilitate Rapid Improvement Events and structured problem-solving activities.

• Implement and sustain Daily Management, Visual Management, and Standard Work.

• Drive process optimization across manufacturing, supply chain, and transactional functions.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Coach leaders and teams on Lean, Continuous Improvement, and 80/20 methodologies.

• Develop organizational capability through training and mentoring.

• Support prioritization of strategic initiatives and resource allocation.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and change leader across the organization.

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field required.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in operations, business optimization, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.

• Proven success leading enterprise-wide transformation and improvement initiatives.

• Experience implementing 80/20 methodologies and complexity reduction strategies.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects with measurable business impact.

• Manufacturing or industrial operations experience preferred.

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Results-oriented leader with a strong bias for action.

• Strong business, financial, and operational acumen.

• Expertise in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and business optimization methodologies.

• Proven ability to lead change and influence across functions and organizational levels.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and coaching abilities.

• Proficiency with ERP systems, data analytics, and business intelligence tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Some travel required to support business initiatives

ABOUT MOTT

Mott is a technology driven, high precision filtration and flow-control company trusted by the world's best technical and performance brands across core markets: Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, Process Industries and Space Exploration. Our products can be found everywhere...including lifesaving medical devices, artificial intelligence, and missions to Mars!

The company's strategic vision is to deliver technological breakthroughs in critical growth markets. Established in 1959 and located in Farmington, Connecticut (90 miles from NYC and Boston), the company is a part of the IDEX family and has more than doubled in size over the last 5 years. Mott is poised for significant expansion over the next 5 years.

WHY JOIN US?

Mott Corp. offers competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities within a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment. If you're passionate about leading process excellence and driving impactful change, we'd love to hear from you!

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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