Plant Transformation Leader – Global Operations

Be the force driving global operational excellence at Suterra, where we’re shaping the future of sustainable agriculture through science, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence.

About the role

As the Plant Transformation Leader, you’ll partner directly with our Global Executive Team to define and execute a bold agenda for capital investment, new process development, and organizational muscle-building across Suterra’s multi-platform, international footprint. This hands-on leadership role involves working shoulder-to-shoulder with the Suterra Executive Team, plant teams, functional leaders, and engineers to streamline systems, modernize manufacturing, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Partner with the Executive Team, Engineering, and Finance functions to scope and deliver capital projects that support new product launches, operational improvements, and enhanced plant capabilities while providing tangible returns on investment.
• Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites, from manufacturing redesign and automation to product flow optimization and training system transformation.
• Champion operational excellence through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies that enhance productivity, quality, and scalability.
• Facilitate standardization and best-practice sharing across regions to ensure consistent, world-class operations.
• Lead and recruit operations personnel to strengthen performance and expand plant capabilities.
• Empower teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, develop talent, and implement improvements.
• Leverage data and analytics to prioritize opportunities, measure success, and communicate progress to the shareholder.

Requirements

• Proven operational leadership experience, ideally including plant management or direct responsibility for manufacturing operations.
• 5–10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial process improvement roles with increasing scope and responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives, from concept to execution, in multi-site or global environments.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies; certification strongly preferred.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate executive objectives into actionable plans.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, able to align diverse stakeholders and inspire accountability at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

Join a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking team where your ideas shape the future of sustainable operations on a global scale. Suterra is the world’s leader in pheromone-based pest control, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands, offering a modern, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon.