Senior Director of Operations - Transmission & Distribution

Job Overview

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, or power infrastructure markets
  • Exposure to:
  • High-mix / low-volume manufacturing
  • Welding, fabrication, or engineered products
  • Union environments
  • Lean / Operational Excellence certification
  • Multilingual (Spanish preferred)

  Leadership Profile

  • Strategic, yet hands-on operator
  • Metrics-driven and results-oriented
  • Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Proven change agent with a track record of transformation
  • Collaborative leader who thrives in a matrixed, fast-paced environment

Hubbell Incorporated

 

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

 

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

 

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions 

 

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

 

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

 

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.