Global Operational Excellence Director, Industrial Engineering

Prosum · Newport Beach, CA

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Level: Director+
Team: Lean / CI
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 10+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

A director-level continuous improvement role at Prosum (industrial) in Newport Beach, CA.

They ask for: 10+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Lean, OEE, Capacity planning

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Continuous Improvement roles in California: typical posted base $109k–$151k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 23 continuous improvement openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

California plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 22 other live lean / ci postings in California.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: More than usual (10+ vs 7+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Lean 87%
Kaizen 61%
Value stream mapping 61%
Six Sigma 52%
Root cause 52%
Black Belt 39%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 10+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Prosum
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from ProsumAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

Lead global Industrial Engineering (IE) strategy and initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites (fabs) Manage and facilitate the corporate IE Directors’ forum Drive cross-functional global projects from planning through execution, including: OEE improvement Cost reduction and budget control WIP optimization Ergonomics and operator efficiency improvements CAPEX planning and management Develop and implement global operational procedures; ensure compliance across sites Lead corporate capacity planning and capacity management programs Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions Establish and standardize analytical models for: KPI tracking Production planning WIP management Drive manufacturing excellence through benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across global, multi-cultural environments

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field 10+ years of industrial engineering experience in a semiconductor manufacturing environment Proven leadership experience at the Director level or equivalent Strong expertise in manufacturing operations and industrial engineering methodologies Demonstrated experience leading global, cross-functional teams Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse, multi-cultural stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline Experience with optimization, tool modeling, and performance metrics Deep knowledge of Manufacturing Science concepts, including: Scheduling and dispatching Theory of Constraints (TOC) Lean manufacturing Push/Pull systems Inventory management Capacity planning Strong background in statistics and data analysis Key Competencies Strategic thinking with attention to detail Passion for solving complex problems using data and structured methodologies Continuous improvement mindset and intellectual curiosity Ability to balance big-picture strategy with operational execution Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills