Director of Operations

Director of Operations & Operational Excellence

Medeco designs and manufactures high-security mechanical and electronic locking solutions that protect critical assets through products known for quality, precision, and innovation. Medeco is seeking a transformational operations leader to drive performance today while building the manufacturing organization of tomorrow. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Operations & Operational Excellence is responsible for the strategy, performance, and continuous improvement of Medeco's operations.

This role combines operational accountability with a mandate to accelerate growth through automation, operational excellence, technology adoption, and talent development.

• Strategic and Operational Leadership
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Leadership, Culture & Compliance

Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field. 15+ years of progressive manufacturing experience with significant operational leadership responsibility. Proven success leading complex manufacturing operations and delivering measurable business results. Strong experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational transformation. Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and leadership capability.

Preferred MBA or advanced business or technical degree. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification. Experience in precision manufacturing, security products, engineered products, aerospace, defense, or electromechanical industries. Experience implementing automation, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Medeco is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunity to all qualified persons. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world.

Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.