Director Process Optimization

Compeer; United States; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Up to 9% 401k contribution and match

Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program & EAP

Vacation, holidays and parental leave

Learning and development programs

Professional membership/certification

Job summary

Compeer Financial is seeking a strategic leader to drive enterprise process optimization and continuous improvement. The role aligns governance, capabilities and resources with organizational objectives, leading cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, sustainable outcomes.

With a strong focus on automation, AI and analytics, the incumbent will guide transformation initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with executives to promote standardized practices and durable improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in business administration, operations management, preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or comparable certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops enterprise process optimization strategies and priorities aligned with objectives.
• Establishes governance practices and performance standards for consistency and improvement.
• Leads and develops leaders through performance management, coaching and talent development.
• Directs cross-functional process improvement initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Oversees budgeting and investments to support strategic priorities and responsible stewardship.
• Advances modernization through automation, AI, analytics and technology-enabled solutions.
• Partners with leaders to identify opportunities and drive standardized practices and organizational change.
• Evaluates performance and risks to guide priorities and sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Process optimization

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

People leadership

Financial acumen

Analytics

Change leadership

Automation/AI

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/ops/finance

Master's degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

Tools

Automation tools

AI/workflow technologies

Analytics software

Job description

Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

This position provides strategic leadership for enterprise business process optimization and continuous improvement, establishing consistent frameworks and capabilities that strengthen operational effectiveness and organizational performance. The incumbent develops functional strategies,governance practices and improvement priorities that align business processes, resources and technology with organizational objectives. Through people leadership, cross-functional partnership and organizational change, this position advances scalable solutions, process discipline and sustainable business outcomes.

A typical day:

• Develops and executes enterprise process optimization strategies and priorities that align improvement initiatives, resources and capabilities with organizational objectives and business needs.
• Establishes process improvement frameworks, methodologies, governance practices and performance standards that promote consistency, accountability and continuous improvement across business functions.
• Leads and develops leaders and professionals through performance management, coaching, talent development, succession planning and organizational capability building.
• Directs a portfolio of cross-functional process improvement andtransformation initiatives, establishing priorities, resource requirements andperformance expectations to achieve measurable business outcomes.
• Oversees functional resource planning, budgets and improvementinvestments to support strategic priorities, organizational capacity andresponsible financial stewardship.
• Advances process modernization through the evaluation and adoption ofautomation, artificial intelligence, analytics and technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, scalability and service delivery.
• Partners with business and functional leaders to identify enterpriseimprovement opportunities, align decision-making and strengthen adoption of standardized practices and organizational change.
• Evaluates enterprise process performance, improvement results and operational risks using relevant measures and insights to guide prioritiesand strengthen sustainable outcomes.

The skills and experience we prefer you have:

• Expert process improvement and operational excellence skills to establish frameworks, methodologies and governance practices that strengthen enterprise performance.
• Advanced strategic planning skills to translate organizational priorities into functional strategies, improvement portfolios and measurable outcomes.
• Advanced people leadership skills to develop leaders and professionals, manage performance and strengthen organizational capability.
• Advanced business and financial acumen to evaluate improvement investments, resource requirements, operational risks and organizational performance.
• Advanced analytical and performance management skills to assess enterprise processes, identify improvement opportunities and evaluate results.
• Advanced change leadership and organizational transformation skills to establish alignment, guide adoption and sustain improvements across business functions.
• Strong knowledge of automation, artificial intelligence, workflow technologies and analytics applications relevant to business process improvement.
• Advanced communication, influence and relationship management skills to engage executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders and align enterprise priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the position. Master's degree in business administration, operations management, preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in business process improvement, operational excellence, business transformation, operations or a related field.
• Minimum seven years of progressive leadership experience, including formal people leadership and responsibility for organizational performance, talent development, resource planning and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience developing and executing functional strategies, process improvement frameworks and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Experience leading significant cross-functional initiatives and managing resources, budgets or improvement investments.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or comparable process improvement certification, preferred.
• Experience within financial services, agricultural finance or another regulated industry, preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise process modernization, automation or technology-enabled transformation initiatives, preferred.
• Valid driver's license.

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How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

Base Pay

$149,700 - $202,500 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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