[Hiring] Senior Transformation Expert @Legrand North America

Role Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transformation Expert to join the Data Center Power and Control Division. This role works directly with production and cross-functional teams to apply lean manufacturing principles, modernize operations, and support manufacturing sites during periods of growth or operational stress—ensuring reliable delivery, efficient operations, and a safe working environment.

This is a remote position with approximately up to 50% travel and offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening DPC’s global operational network.

What Will You Do?

• Lead cross-functional operational transformation initiatives that improve manufacturing capacity, productivity, safety, and quality across global sites.
• Apply lean manufacturing practices directly on the shop floor, including line balancing, waste elimination, layout optimization, and flow improvement.
• Facilitate structured improvement activities such as Kaizen events, 3P workshops, value stream mapping, and other rapid improvement efforts.
• Partner with site teams to identify process bottlenecks and implement practical countermeasures that increase throughput without additional cost.
• Improve material flow, point-of-use storage, handling methods, and ergonomics to support safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
• Provide hands-on operational support to manufacturing sites during high-volume demand periods or operational challenges.
• Identify operational risks early and collaborate with stakeholders to implement mitigation plans that support business continuity.
• Share insights and best practices from site engagements to help shape transformation priorities and consistent execution across the global manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Manufacturing, Operations, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• MBA or master’s degree with a concentration in Operations, Supply Chain, or Industrial Management preferred.

Requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in project execution-oriented manufacturing engineering capacity.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to approximately 50%; valid passport required.
• Strong change management experience with a proven ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, including the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and recommend proactive corrective actions.

Benefits

• Compensation: $160,000 - $170,000 plus bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Industry-leading 401(k) match.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• PTO, holidays, and disability coverage.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Access to active Employee Resource Groups that support women in engineering and underrepresented identities.
• The culture emphasizes inclusion, flexibility, growth, and meaningful impact in a global organization.