The Head of Operational Excellence will lead the deployment and evolution of the company’s performance system across a global network of manufacturing facilities, distribution operations and supply chain functions. This newly created role will establish standardized processes, performance metrics and continuous improvement practices while partnering across Operations, Supply Chain, Technology and HR to drive measurable gains in safety, quality, productivity, service, cost and employee engagement.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of progressive experience across operations, manufacturing, supply chain and continuous improvement within a global, multi-site food manufacturing environment. They will have a proven track record implementing Lean, TPM, Six Sigma or similar methodologies and building operational capabilities from the ground up. The successful candidate will combine strong business and financial acumen with hands on leadership, change management expertise and the ability to influence across a complex, geographically dispersed organization