manufacturing operations leader

Suterra

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 Company Description
 
 
 
 
 Be the Force Driving Global Operational Excellence
 
 
 
 Are you ready to lead large-scale transformation across a global manufacturing network? At Suterra, we&rsquo;re shaping the future of sustainable agriculture through science, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence. As the Continuous Improvement Lead &ndash; Global Operations, you&rsquo;ll partner directly with our Global Executive Team to define and execute a bold agenda for continuous improvement across Suterra&rsquo;s international footprint.
 
 
 This is not a theoretical role - it&rsquo;s hands-on leadership. You&rsquo;ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with plant teams, functional leaders, and engineers to streamline systems, modernize manufacturing, and embed a culture of continuous improvement that drives measurable, lasting impact.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
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 Define and drive the global improvement agenda in partnership with the Global Executive Team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
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 Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites, from manufacturing redesign and automation to product flow optimization and training system transformation.
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 Champion operational excellence through the implementation of Lean practices and data-driven methodologies that enhance productivity, quality, and scalability.
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 Facilitate standardization and best-practice sharing across regions to ensure consistent, world-class operations.
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 Serve as a thought leader and mentor to plant and operations managers, empowering teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and strengthen performance.
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 Leverage data and analytics to prioritize opportunities, measure success, and communicate progress to the Executive Team.
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 Partner with Engineering, Finance, and HR to build organizational capability and sustain improvement momentum.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 What You Bring
 
 
 
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 Proven operational leadership experience, ideally including plant management or direct responsibility for manufacturing operations.
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 5&ndash;10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial process improvement roles with increasing scope and responsibility.
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 Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives, from concept to execution, in multi-site or global environments.
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 Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies; certification strongly preferred.
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 Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate executive objectives into actionable plans.
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 Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, able to align diverse stakeholders and inspire accountability at all levels.
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 Why Suterra?
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re not just another manufacturing company. Suterra is the world&rsquo;s leader in pheromone-based pest control, part of
 
 The Wonderful Company
 
 family of brands. With a modern, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful
 
 Bend, Oregon
 
 , we&rsquo;re growing fast and investing heavily in innovation, people, and sustainable solutions.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll join a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking team where your ideas shape the future of sustainable operations on a global scale.
 
 
 
 Ready to lead the next era of operational excellence? Apply today and help us build something extraordinary?
 
 
 
 
 Suterra Is Wholly Owned By The Wonderful Company
 
 
 
 The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful&reg; Pistachios, Wonderful&reg; Halos&reg;, POM Wonderful&reg;, FIJI&reg; Water, JUSTIN&reg; and Landmark&reg; wines, as well as the Teleflora&reg; flower delivery service.
 
 
 To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
 
 
 The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
 
 
 Learn about sustainable programs and ways we give back to the community!
 
 
 All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
 
 
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Continuous Improvement Lead – Global Operations

Pella Corporation

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 Role Summary:
 
 As a senior leader in the operations network, this person drives enterprise-wide improvement initiatives, enabling profitable growth and operational excellence across all manufacturing sites. The role blends process mastery with people development, ensuring Pella&rsquo;s operations achieve world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Successful candidates will gain enterprise-wide visibility, strategic influence, and the opportunity to shape Pella&rsquo;s operational future&mdash;preparing for advancement into senior operations or corporate leadership roles.
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Director, Operations Excellence & Transformation

HSM Solutions

<div>About Us

HSM Company History | HSM HEART Company Values | Who is HSM to our customers?

Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you&rsquo;re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You&rsquo;ll Do

As the Director of Operations, you&rsquo;ll serve as a strategic and hands-on leader, ensuring consistent performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
<ul>
<li>Lead Multi-Site Manufacturing Performance
<ul><li>Support and coach Plant Managers to consistently meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives</li>
<li>Implement standardized, scalable processes across facilities</li>
<li>Monitor KPIs and performance dashboards; lead action plans to close gaps</li>
<li>Support footprint optimization initiatives including expansions, relocations, and consolidations</li>
</ul></li><li>Drive Continuous Improvement &amp; Manufacturing Excellence
<ul><li>Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma initiatives</li>
<li>Lead structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and inefficiencies</li>
<li>Partner on equipment upgrades, process improvements, and layout optimization</li>
</ul></li><li>Develop High-Performing Leadership Teams
<ul><li>Coach and develop plant leadership to foster ownership, accountability, and engagement</li>
<li>Identify talent gaps and lead succession planning in partnership with HR</li>
<li>Reinforce recognition and accountability systems tied to performance and safety</li>
</ul></li><li>Partner Cross-Functionally
<ul><li>Collaborate with Engineering on NPI readiness and process alignment</li>
<li>Work closely with Quality and Sales to align operational capability with customer expectations</li>
<li>Contribute to capital planning and ROI evaluation for operational investments</li>
</ul></li><li>Champion Safety &amp; Compliance
<ul><li>Enforce company-wide safety programs and EHS compliance</li>
<li>Partner with site leaders on risk mitigation, emergency preparedness, and incident prevention</li>
</ul>
</li></ul>What You Bring
<ul>
<li>Experience
<ul><li>8+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing and/or engineering</li>
<li>Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations</li>
<li>Strong track record driving metrics-based performance and continuous improvement</li>
<li>Experience leading teams through growth, change, and transformation</li>
</ul></li><li>Skills
<ul><li>Exceptional operational planning, execution, and analytical capabilities</li>
<li>Ability to build trust and influence across all levels&mdash;from plant floor to executive leadership</li>
<li>Clear, direct communicator who motivates teams and drives accountability</li>
</ul></li><li>Education
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field (required)</li>
<li>Advanced degree and/or Lean/Six Sigma certifications (preferred)</li>
</ul></li><li>Travel
<ul><li>Up to 50% travel to support plant performance, audits, and leadership development</li>
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</li></ul>Why Join Us
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<li>Health &amp; Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.</li>
<li>Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.</li>
<li>Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.</li>
<li>On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.</li>
<li>Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.</li>
<li>Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks &amp; Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.</li>
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EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.</div>

Director of Operations

Calico Cottage

<div>Plant Director &ndash; Manufacturing &amp; Facility Operations
Company Information:
Calico Cottage is a long-standing, respected leader in food manufacturing, known globally for its fudge and confectionery products. We operate with a strong people-first culture and are committed to building disciplined, high-performing manufacturing operations that are safe, reliable, and sustainable. 
We are seeking a Plant Director to lead our Belleville, IL facility &mdash; a critical role responsible for developing leaders, strengthening systems, and delivering consistent manufacturing performance. 
Job Summary:
The Plant Director is the senior site leader responsible for overall manufacturing, maintenance, and facility performance at our Belleville, IL manufacturing facility. This is a critical leadership role focused on developing leaders, strengthening operating systems, and delivering consistent, predictable manufacturing results.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Plant Director directly leads the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager and is accountable for plant-level performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement. While Supply Chain and Food Safety &amp; Quality functions are supported by centralized corporate teams, this role owns execution and coordination at the site level.
This position is well-suited for an experienced manufacturing leader who excels at building structure, setting clear expectations, and driving accountability through disciplined operating rhythms&mdash;rather than managing day-to-day shift activities.
Responsibilities:<ul><li>Leadership &amp; Team Development: Lead, coach, and develop the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager, building a strong leadership bench and fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and teamwork.</li><li>Plant Performance Ownership: Own plant-level performance metrics including OTIF, labor efficiency, yield, downtime, and overall manufacturing cost (COGS).</li><li>Operating Discipline: Establish and maintain a disciplined operating system with clearly defined KPIs, standard reviews, and performance accountability.</li><li>Manufacturing &amp; Maintenance Oversight: Ensure manufacturing, maintenance, and facility operations are reliable, safe, efficient, and audit-ready at all times.</li><li>Equipment Reliability: Drive preventive maintenance discipline and asset care to reduce unplanned downtime and improve long-term equipment performance.</li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with centralized Supply Chain and Food Safety &amp; Quality teams to ensure effective execution of corporate standards at the site level.</li><li>Continuous Improvement: Champion continuous improvement initiatives and strengthen problem-solving capability throughout the plant.</li><li>Food Safety &amp; Compliance: Ensure food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements are executed daily without compromise.</li><li>Culture &amp; Engagement: Build and sustain high levels of employee morale, engagement, and ownership across the facility.</li></ul>
What Success Looks Like:<ul><li>Predictable, reliable manufacturing performance</li><li>A strong and developing leadership team</li><li>High morale and engagement across the plant</li><li>Improved labor efficiency, yield, and cost stability</li><li>Reduced unplanned downtime and strong asset reliability</li><li>Consistent audit readiness and a deeply rooted food safety culture</li></ul>
Qualifications:
Required:<ul><li>10+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or similar process-driven environments</li><li>Proven experience leading manufacturing and maintenance teams</li><li>Strong understanding of cooked or thermal manufacturing processes</li><li>Demonstrated success building structure, KPIs, and accountability in developing or transitioning operations</li><li>Track record of improving labor efficiency, yield, equipment reliability, and cost performance</li><li>Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and food safety regulatory requirements</li><li>Proven ability to develop leaders and build high-performing teams</li></ul>
Preferred:<ul><li>Experience in confectionery, sauces, or viscous product manufacturing</li><li>Experience leading under-structured or transforming facilities</li><li>ERP system experience (Business Central or similar)</li><li>Background in continuous improvement or operational excellence methodologies</li></ul>
Leadership Profile:
The ideal Plant Director is a leader who:<ul><li>Develops people and future leaders</li><li>Leads with calm, clarity, and accountability</li><li>Builds sustainable systems rather than relying on heroics</li><li>Is technically credible without being hands-on day-to-day</li><li>Values teamwork, discipline, and continuous improvement</li></ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits:
As an integral member of our leadership team, you will enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:<ul><li>Competitive base salary</li><li>Annual performance-based bonus opportunity</li><li>Medical, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</li><li>401(k) Plan</li><li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li><li>Relocation assistance (if applicable)</li></ul>
Work Location: 
Onsite &ndash; Belleville, IL
Employment Type: 
Full-Time/Salary 
 
Salary Range: $100,000-$140,000. 
Calico Cottage, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin</div>

Plant Director

Carter Rolan Group

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 Location:
 
 Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
 
 
 
 Industry:
 
 Paper Packaging / Manufacturing
 
 
 
 Position Type:
 
 Full-time, Senior Leadership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 A well-established manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced
 
 General Manager &ndash; Operations
 
 to lead its end-to-end business operations. This senior role is critical in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and commercial performance across the organisation.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will be a hands-on, strategic leader with a strong background in manufacturing operations and P&amp;L management, capable of steering the business through its next phase of growth.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 1. Strategic Leadership &amp; Business Planning
 
 
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 Lead the development and execution of operational strategies.
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 Drive continuous improvement and long-term business growth.
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 Align operations with overall corporate objectives.
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 2. Sales &amp; Commercial Management
 
 
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 Strengthen key customer relationships and support revenue growth.
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 Oversee commercial strategy and ensure competitive market positioning.
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 3. Operational Oversight
 
 
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 Lead production, quality, and supply chain performance.
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 Ensure operational efficiency, productivity, and cost optimisation.
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 Oversee delivery performance and support process improvements.
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 4. Financial &amp; P&amp;L Leadership
 
 
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 Own the profit and loss performance of the business.
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 Manage budgets, forecasting, and financial targets.
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 Ensure robust financial controls and cost discipline.
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 5. Team Leadership &amp; Organisational Development
 
 
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 Build, mentor, and empower a high-performing management team.
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 Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and excellence.
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 Support talent development and organisational capability building.
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 6. Compliance &amp; Risk Management
 
 
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 Ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
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 Identify and mitigate business risks across operations.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
 
 Essential:
 
 
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 Proven experience as a General Manager or senior operations leader in manufacturing or packaging.
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 Leadership experience across multiple business functions.
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 Strong financial and P&amp;L management capability.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
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 Strategic thinker with strong analytical decision-making abilities.
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 Desirable:
 
 
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 Exposure to international markets or export-focused operations.
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 Strong commercial acumen and understanding of global trade dynamics.
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 Why Join?
 
 
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 Senior leadership position with full operational ownership.
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 Opportunity to shape strategy and drive significant business impact.
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 Join a growing organisation with long-term career potential.
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General Manager Manufacturing

Sr. Manager, Operations

Vertiv

<div>The Product Line Leader for Supply Chain &amp; Manufacturing Systems is accountable for the strategic direction, delivery, and lifecycle management of digital products that enable operational excellence across global Supply Chain and Manufacturing functions, and for supporting the company&rsquo;s Digital Transformation initiative.
This role owns the product vision, roadmap, and execution for digital products supporting production, logistics, planning, scheduling, warehouse operations, and quality processes&mdash;including legacy systems such as Bricks, Vix, Replica StockSystem, and Logcontrol, as well as the go-forward MES platform, Oracle WMS, Cyberplan (planning tool), and ComplianceQuest (Quality Management System).
As a key member of the Enterprise IT leadership team, the Product Line Leader partners with Global Process Owners, Regional IT, and Operations leadership to ensure technology capabilities align with business priorities, foster standardization and scalability, and advance both the digital manufacturing strategy and the broader Digital Transformation agenda of the company.
Key Duties
Product Strategy &amp; Roadmap
<ul><li>Define and own the long-term strategy and roadmap for Manufacturing and Supply Chain digital products, including Bricks, Vix, the go-forward MES platform, Replica StockSystem, Logcontrol, Oracle WMS, Cyberplan, and ComplianceQuest.
</li><li>Establish the product vision and architecture, balancing operational continuity with transformation toward modern, scalable, and integrated solutions.
</li><li>Drive convergence, harmonization, and modernization of digital products across regions and business units.
</li></ul>Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Business Partnership
<ul><li>Serve as the strategic IT partner to Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Quality.
</li><li>Collaborate with Global Process Owners to translate business objectives into scalable digital products and capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.
</li><li>Partner with Regional IT and Business Relationship Managers to ensure global consistency and effective local adoption.
</li></ul>Product Delivery &amp; Lifecycle Ownership
<ul><li>Lead the full lifecycle of Manufacturing and Supply Chain digital products&mdash;from concept to delivery, enhancement, and retirement&mdash;ensuring reliability, security, and compliance.
</li><li>Oversee the performance and stability of all MES environments (Bricks, Vix, legacy systems, and go-forward MES platform).
</li><li>Manage lifecycle and enhancement initiatives for WMS platforms (Replica StockSystem, Logcontrol, Oracle WMS) to optimize warehouse operations and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
</li><li>Oversee the ongoing evolution and effective utilization of Cyberplan and ComplianceQuest, ensuring process efficiency, quality compliance, and business value.
</li><li>Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners supporting the digital product ecosystem.
</li></ul>Architecture, Innovation &amp; Continuous Improvement
<ul><li>Ensure digital products are secure, scalable, compliant, and cost-effective.
</li><li>Promote simplification, reuse of capabilities, and phased retirement of legacy systems to reduce technical debt.
</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Financial Management
<ul><li>Lead and develop a global product team of internal and external contributors (Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, Developers, Vendors).
</li><li>Manage product budgets, investments, and total cost of ownership, ensuring transparency and measurable value realization.
</li><li>Foster agile ways of working, a product-centric culture, and a mindset of continuous improvement.
</li></ul>Qualification and Experience Required:
<ul><li>15&amp;#43; years of experience in IT supporting Manufacturing or Supply Chain digital products.
</li><li>Proven experience with MES, WMS, Planning, and Quality systems.
</li><li>Strong track record delivering large-scale manufacturing and supply chain system transformations and driving standardization across multiple plants or regions.
</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management at executive and operational levels.
</li><li>Experience working within agile and product-centric operating models.
</li><li>Experience in complex, multi-region manufacturing organizations.
</li></ul>Preferred:
<ul><li>Knowledge of PLM, APS, and connected factory digital products.
</li><li>Familiarity with Industry 4.0 technologies and integration with enterprise data and analytics platforms.
</li><li>Background in industrial, electronics, or similar manufacturing environments.
</li></ul>#LI-PB1</div>

Director - Supply Chain & Manufacturing Systems

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