Sr. Director, Operations, Kratos Ind.

About Legrand

Why Legrand / Kratos? Have you heard the news?  Legrand recently acquired Kratos Industries and is continuing to make investments in the growing Data Center market. Check out the press release here:   Legrand Announces Acquisition of Kratos Industries and Strategic Investment in Accelsius Two-Phase Liquid Cooling Technology

Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, with a purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet. We design solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable, serving diverse markets including residential, commercial, and data center environments.

Position Overview

Legrand’s Kratos business is seeking a collaborative and forward-thinking Sr. Director of Operations to lead end-to-end operational performance across our manufacturing and supply chain footprint. This leadership role supports a rapidly scaling engineered-to-order business focused on low- and medium-voltage switchgear. As a member of our senior leadership team, you will partner across Engineering, Project Management, Sales, Finance, and Product to strengthen operational capabilities and ensure predictable, high-quality delivery.

What Will You Do

• Lead operational performance across Supply Chain & Logistics, Fabrication, Assembly, and Quality.
• Develop and execute long-range manufacturing and supply chain strategies.
• Translate enterprise strategy into clear, actionable operating plans.
• Establish metrics and routines that support predictable execution.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance flow, throughput, quality, and cost.
• Guide procurement and supply chain operations to support material availability.
• Build a resilient and diverse supplier network.
• Optimize inventory, material flow, and working capital.
• Ensure environmental, health, and safety performance across facilities.
• Lead quality systems and support ISO 9001 certification.
• Strengthen built-in quality practices to enhance first-pass yield.
• Build, develop, and empower a high-performing operations leadership team.
• Promote adoption of ERP tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Represent Operations in executive discussions and cross-functional planning.

Compensation: $190,000 - $205,000 per year

Benefit Highlights: Legrand North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a high 401(k) employer match; paid time off and holiday pay; short- and long-term disability; paid maternity and parental leave above industry benchmarks; paid time off to volunteer; and a growing network of Employee Resource Groups supporting inclusion and belonging.

Who You Are

• Experienced in multi-site operations leadership, ideally in engineered-to-order or project-based manufacturing.
• Adept at balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.
• A clear communicator who collaborates naturally across functions.
• A systems thinker who identifies trends and drives sustainable improvements.
• Committed to inclusive leadership, coaching, and team development.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.

Why Join Legrand

Legrand North and Central America offer comprehensive health benefits, an industry-leading 401(k) match, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, holidays, disability coverage, bonus opportunities, paid volunteer time, and access to an 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.

Joining Legrand means joining a Group that promotes sharing experiences, mutual enrichment between the generations, and which does everything it can to make its new employees feel welcome.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legrand is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences—including women and underrepresented groups in technical fields—to apply.

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