Project and Continuous Improvement Leader, Supply Chain Operational Excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of project managers and continuous improvement professionals (Lean/Six Sigma).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and structured problem-solving.
• Support the development of Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence capabilities across the organization.
• Manage and prioritize a global portfolio of strategic and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead and support cross functional transformation projects, including: E2E supply chain optimization, Network and inventory strategy improvements, Digital and system enablement initiatives, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Identify systemic issues and drive structured root cause resolution.
• Partner with leaders across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Commercial, Finance, IT, and Customer Experience.
• Support cross regional initiatives to harmonize best practices and deploy scalable solutions.
• Provide structure, tracking, and transparency for major programs to ensure delivery on time, within scope, and with measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10–12+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years direct people leadership experience preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading S&OP process improvements at regional or global scale.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
• Strong background in project/program management and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of ERP and planning systems (SAP, IBP, MES, Blue Yonder, or similar).
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills across global teams.