Senior Director of Operations - Transmission & Distribution

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,