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About the Organisation:An established global enterprise in the food production and distribution sector, with operations spanning North America and international markets, is seeking a senior leader to spearhead enterprise-wide process transformation. Known for its expansive private-label partnerships and ongoing category growth, the organisation continues to invest in operational innovation and customer-centric initiatives.Role Overview:The successful candidate will lead the organisation’s transformation efforts with a focus on business process optimisation, performance enhancement, and cultural adoption of continuous improvement principles. This high-impact leadership role requires strong technical and operational acumen, combined with experience managing cross-functional teams and influencing through matrixed relationships.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Transformation:Design and deploy a company-wide operational improvement strategy addressing people, systems, and workflowsChampion scalable process improvements that enable agility, transparency, and consistent executionIntroduce and institutionalize structured improvement frameworks (e.G., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) across business unitsCross-Functional Leadership:Lead a team of process owners and project managers via dotted-line reporting relationshipsCultivate a performance-driven culture rooted in accountability, ownership, and resultsPartner with department heads to align improvement initiatives with strategic priorities and customer needsCustomer-Focused Execution:Ensure optimisation projects enhance both internal efficiency and end-user experienceEstablish clear performance metrics and regularly assess the impact of initiativesLeverage data to identify inefficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and guide smart automation investmentsChange Management:Lead organizational change efforts by developing clear communication strategies and training programsAct as a visible advocate for transformation, consistently engaging stakeholders and senior leadersBuild internal capability through mentorship and hands-on coaching in modern improvement toolsWhat You Bring:Experience & Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or similar disciplines); graduate degree is advantageous10+ years of senior-level experience in continuous improvement, operations leadership, or business transformationDemonstrated success in managing change across complex organizations with cross-functional teamsRecognized credentials in project or process management (e.G., PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt)Skills:Deep knowledge of Lean principles, process reengineering, and performance analyticsExceptional leadership, communication, and organizational influenceStrong command of digital project management platforms (Smartsheet experience a plus)Skilled in leading through ambiguity and driving sustained performance improvementAdditional Info:Role includes limited travel (approximately 5–10%)Hybrid work model with periodic on-site collaborationReady to Drive Change?This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned professional to shape the operational future of a dynamic, growth-focused organisation. If you’re passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable impact through structured transformation, we invite you to apply.
