Drive efficiency, productivity, and scalability across global manufacturing operations by optimizing processes, resource allocation, and cost structures while maintaining high-quality standards. 

Lead and integrate manufacturing, engineering, quality, and purchasing functions to ensure consistency, performance, and alignment across all regions and facilities, including joint venture operations. 

Establish and enforce quality standards and regulatory compliance to ensure products consistently meet customer and industry requirements. 

Partner with HR on workforce planning, talent development, and effective deployment of human and capital resources to support operational objectives. 

Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring transparency and accountability for operational results across all locations. 

Lead initiatives to reduce waste, improve procurement effectiveness, and enhance overall cost competitiveness. 

Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies while leading change initiatives to support growth, transformation, and continuous improvement. 

Ensure operational execution supports on-time delivery and product excellence, directly contributing to customer satisfaction. 

Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement across all operations. 

The successful candidate will be a seasoned operations executive with proven experience within high growth organizations, likely coming from environments where driving operational effectiveness, quality and efficiency is paramount.   Consumer focused industry experience would be considered a distinct asset.   

10+ years’ experience in a complex manufacturing or packaging environments, including multisite/global operations 

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related disciplines. 

Ability to travel globally as required by the business 

Proven ability to lead operational transformation and deliver enterprise-wide results 

Strong global perspective with the ability to manage complexity, scale, and regional nuance 

Proven track record of ensuring capital projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to expected results 

Deep expertise in manufacturing operations, including purchasing, quality, and engineering 

Demonstrated success managing multi-site production networks and developing site-specific operational strategies aligned to overall business objectives 

Highly data-driven leader, leveraging KPIs, analytics, and performance metrics to drive measurable improvements in operational, financial, quality, and cycle time performance 

Advanced capability in process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, process mapping) 

Proven track record as a strong negotiator, effectively partnering with and influencing strategic suppliers to improve performance, reduce costs, and optimize lead times 

Experience leveraging ERP systems and standardized data/metrics to drive performance, transparency, and integration across sites 

Experience leading or supporting acquisitions and post-merger integration, including operational alignment, systems harmonization (e.g., ERP), and rapid stabilization of acquired sites to achieve synergies and performance targets 

Proven leadership in change management, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and build high-performing operations talent 

Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically 

Experience in entrepreneurial environments, contributing to strategic direction and key decision-making 

Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills 

Experience developing and executing operational strategies aligned with corporate objectives