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 workflows
• Champion scalable process improvements that enable agility, transparency, and consistent execution
• Introduce and institutionalize structured improvement frameworks (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Agile) across business units

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Lead a team of process owners and project managers via dotted-line reporting relationships
• Cultivate a performance-driven culture rooted in accountability, ownership, and results
• Partner with department heads to align improvement initiatives with strategic priorities and customer needs

Customer-Focused Execution:

• Ensure optimisation projects enhance both internal efficiency and end-user experience
• Establish clear performance metrics and regularly assess the impact of initiatives
• Leverage data to identify inefficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and guide smart automation investments

Change Management:

• Lead organizational change efforts by developing clear communication strategies and training programs
• Act as a visible advocate for transformation, consistently engaging stakeholders and senior leaders
• Build internal capability through mentorship and hands-on coaching in modern improvement tools

What You Bring:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or similar disciplines); graduate degree is advantageous
• 10+ years of senior-level experience in continuous improvement, operations leadership, or business transformation
• Demonstrated success in managing change across complex organizations with cross-functional teams
• Recognized credentials in project or process management (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt)

Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Lean principles, process reengineering, and performance analytics
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational influence
• Strong command of digital project management platforms (Smartsheet experience a plus)
• Skilled in leading through ambiguity and driving sustained performance improvement

Additional Info:

• Role includes limited travel (approximately 5-10%)
• Hybrid work model with periodic on-site collaboration

Ready 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.