VP of Operational Excellence & Technical Transformation

The Sterling Choice; Minnesota; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is partnering with a rapidly growing ingredients manufacturer to identify a senior leader for Operational Excellence and Technical Transformation across a multi-site network. You will shape enterprise-wide systems, lead large-scale transformation programmes and connect OpEx with manufacturing, engineering and R&D to enable growth.

You will drive capability-building, safety and quality improvements while collaborating with Operations, Commercial and Technical leadership to

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in dairy ingredients, food ingredients, nutritional ingredients or specialty ingredient manufacturing.
• Experience leading Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Excellence, Technical Operations or Engineering within a complex process manufacturing environment.
• Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Operational Excellence.
• Experience partnering with Technical Services, Process Engineering and R&D.
• Track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety and cost.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership across Operations, Commercial and Technical functions.
• Experience building high-performing teams and developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an enterprise Operational Excellence strategy.
• Lead Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence programmes across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with R&D and Technical teams to improve the commercialisation of new products and manufacturing processes.
• Drive process optimisation, standardisation and operational capability across the manufacturing network.
• Support capital investment projects, new technology implementation and manufacturing readiness.
• Build leadership capability within Continuous Improvement, Engineering and Technical functions.
• Establish performance management systems, KPIs and governance that drive sustainable operational improvements.
• Support acquisition integration and ensure newly acquired facilities align with enterprise operating standards.
• Foster a culture focused on safety, quality, customer service and continuous improvement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Operational Excellence

Multi-site leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic influence

Job description

The Sterling Choice is partnering with a rapidly growing ingredients manufacturer to identify a senior leader for Operational Excellence and Technical Transformation across a multi-site network. You will shape enterprise-wide systems, lead large-scale transformation programmes and connect OpEx with manufacturing, engineering and R&D to enable growth.

You will drive capability-building, safety and quality improvements while collaborating with Operations, Commercial and Technical leadership to