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We are a unique, specialist recruitment business and the people we hire are fundamental to our success in being the best supply chain recruiter in the market.
At Lean Six Search Group, you can expect to work with smart, fun, ambitious people from diverse backgrounds who are changing the world one supply chain appointment at a time.
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As supply chain, procurement, manufacturing and operational excellence becomes more paramount to companies success, our position in the market will begin to show as we separate ourselves from competition.
This is solely because we only focus on placing leaders in middle management and senior supply chain positions.
We are always looking to connect with like minded, ambitious, and fun individuals who want to help make a difference in our clients supply chain organizations.
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CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Overview:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and highly accomplished Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) with a robust track record in strategic operations, digital transformation, Lean manufacturing, and performance management. The CSCO will be responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain function and play a crucial role in driving efficiency, profitability, and innovative supply chain solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Manufacturing, Co-manufacturing, Supply and Demand Planning, 3rd party logistics, transportation, S&OP, and Procurement across global regions.
• Develop and implement global strategies across the value chain to meet both current and future customer needs.
• Drive business model transformations and adapt to market shifts and trends.
• Ensure excellence in cost, quality, and service throughout the supply chain.
• Analyze operations to identify efficiency opportunities and drive growth and quality while controlling costs.
• Successfully turn around underperforming business units and make them profitable.
• Build, train, and direct high-performing, customer-centric teams.
• Lead and drive change through people, systems, and processes.
• Spearhead the integration and transformation of supply functions at both the global and regional levels.
• Direct the development and execution of supply strategies across the end-to-end value chain, including the digital transformation of supply chain processes.
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with customers, senior leaders, associates, vendors, and other parties.
• Manage multiple warehousing 3PL networks, co-manufacturers, and transportation partners.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in senior executive roles, specifically in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong background in manufacturing, with experience in building, launching, and managing manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive growth, revenue, and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive understanding of emerging and developed markets, digital transformation, financial management, and business integration.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, integrated end-to-end planning, Lean manufacturing, performance, and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strategic alliances.
• Experience in overseeing and leading operations that consistently deliver revenue, profits, and growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
Additional Skills:
• Customer-focused with a passion for excellence.
• Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President Operations, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the production and logistics
activities at the facility. This position will be the primary liaison to the Corporate Team and manage a multi-shift
operation across various departments. In addition, this role has responsibility for directing and controlling
elements of the production operations within capital and operating budget parameters for the facility. The Plant
Manager will formulate strategic production plans that are consistent with the company's future planning in terms
of facilities, equipment, machinery, and personnel. In addition, the Plant Manager will be responsible to lead,
develop and mentor plant leadership and collaborate with supporting functions.
The ideal candidate for this position will work effectively in a team environment. The Plant Manager will be able to
delegate work, motivate a team, and adjust plans as needed to ensure production goals are met. This individual
should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of successful manufacturing management.
Position Responsibilities
● Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to plant management throughout floor level
associates, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development.
● Responsible for safety, food safety, quality, product availability, customer service and cost performance
within the facility by leading with a zero-injury mentality and partnering with Safety, Health and
Sustainability (SH&S) representative to drive safety initiatives across the facility.
● Provide leadership in delivering the world’s greatest food.
● Collaboratively work to delight our customers every day.
● Ensure that the facility is adding value every day.
● Develop scorecards and metrics to ensure plant’s productivity meets targeted goals.
● Collect and analyze data to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality
and/or production goals.
● Approve and implement changes to production methods or material handling procedures.
● Stay abreast of new and changing technology and regulatory requirements.
● Manage assigned teams to ensure they maintain plant and grounds in sanitary condition to achieve and
assure ongoing Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) certification.
● Provide insight and guidance to Finance teams to create annual operating budget.
● Adhere to the plant’s operating budget including standard output and compliance to budget reports.
● Partner with Engineering to introduce new products, programs, and capital equipment.
● Develop and implement labor strategies that are in alignment with demand and business priorities.
● Balance daily management with long-term strategic planning to ensure business success.
● Set clear and meaningful performance expectations for direct reports as well as establishing performance
objectives for dotted line responsibilities of manufacturing support and direct labor associates.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree is required, major in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business
Administration is preferred.
● Ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing management experience is required.
● Experience in lean manufacturing/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or other operational excellence
approach is required.
● Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.
● Previous work experience managing budgets and production financial data is required.
● Excellent planning and general management skills are required.
● Good computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
are required.
● Ability to work well under pressure with multiple demands in a team environment is required.
● Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, is required.
● Bilingual, English, and Spanish, is preferred.
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Browse our current job openings:
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CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER
Overview:
We are seeking a forward-thinking and highly accomplished Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) with a robust track record in strategic operations, digital transformation, Lean manufacturing, and performance management. The CSCO will be responsible for the end-to-end Supply Chain function and play a crucial role in driving efficiency, profitability, and innovative supply chain solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the end-to-end Supply Chain function, including Manufacturing, Co-manufacturing, Supply and Demand Planning, 3rd party logistics, transportation, S&OP, and Procurement across global regions.
• Develop and implement global strategies across the value chain to meet both current and future customer needs.
• Drive business model transformations and adapt to market shifts and trends.
• Ensure excellence in cost, quality, and service throughout the supply chain.
• Analyze operations to identify efficiency opportunities and drive growth and quality while controlling costs.
• Successfully turn around underperforming business units and make them profitable.
• Build, train, and direct high-performing, customer-centric teams.
• Lead and drive change through people, systems, and processes.
• Spearhead the integration and transformation of supply functions at both the global and regional levels.
• Direct the development and execution of supply strategies across the end-to-end value chain, including the digital transformation of supply chain processes.
• Build and maintain strategic alliances with customers, senior leaders, associates, vendors, and other parties.
• Manage multiple warehousing 3PL networks, co-manufacturers, and transportation partners.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience in senior executive roles, specifically in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong background in manufacturing, with experience in building, launching, and managing manufacturing facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to drive growth, revenue, and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive understanding of emerging and developed markets, digital transformation, financial management, and business integration.
• Proficient in Agile methodologies, integrated end-to-end planning, Lean manufacturing, performance, and process improvement.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strategic alliances.
• Experience in overseeing and leading operations that consistently deliver revenue, profits, and growth.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
Additional Skills:
• Customer-focused with a passion for excellence.
• Innovative thinker with a strategic mindset.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
-
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President Operations, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the production and logistics
activities at the facility. This position will be the primary liaison to the Corporate Team and manage a multi-shift
operation across various departments. In addition, this role has responsibility for directing and controlling
elements of the production operations within capital and operating budget parameters for the facility. The Plant
Manager will formulate strategic production plans that are consistent with the company's future planning in terms
of facilities, equipment, machinery, and personnel. In addition, the Plant Manager will be responsible to lead,
develop and mentor plant leadership and collaborate with supporting functions.
The ideal candidate for this position will work effectively in a team environment. The Plant Manager will be able to
delegate work, motivate a team, and adjust plans as needed to ensure production goals are met. This individual
should have strong leadership skills and a proven track record of successful manufacturing management.
Position Responsibilities
● Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring and guidance to plant management throughout floor level
associates, focusing on talent acquisition, retention, and development.
● Responsible for safety, food safety, quality, product availability, customer service and cost performance
within the facility by leading with a zero-injury mentality and partnering with Safety, Health and
Sustainability (SH&S) representative to drive safety initiatives across the facility.
● Provide leadership in delivering the world’s greatest food.
● Collaboratively work to delight our customers every day.
● Ensure that the facility is adding value every day.
● Develop scorecards and metrics to ensure plant’s productivity meets targeted goals.
● Collect and analyze data to develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive quality
and/or production goals.
● Approve and implement changes to production methods or material handling procedures.
● Stay abreast of new and changing technology and regulatory requirements.
● Manage assigned teams to ensure they maintain plant and grounds in sanitary condition to achieve and
assure ongoing Global Food Safety Initiatives (GFSI) certification.
● Provide insight and guidance to Finance teams to create annual operating budget.
● Adhere to the plant’s operating budget including standard output and compliance to budget reports.
● Partner with Engineering to introduce new products, programs, and capital equipment.
● Develop and implement labor strategies that are in alignment with demand and business priorities.
● Balance daily management with long-term strategic planning to ensure business success.
● Set clear and meaningful performance expectations for direct reports as well as establishing performance
objectives for dotted line responsibilities of manufacturing support and direct labor associates.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
● Bachelor’s degree is required, major in Food Processing, Engineering, Food Science or Business
Administration is preferred.
● Ten (10) years of progressive manufacturing management experience is required.
● Experience in lean manufacturing/Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or other operational excellence
approach is required.
● Proven ability to effectively manage and train teams is required.
● Previous work experience managing budgets and production financial data is required.
● Excellent planning and general management skills are required.
● Good computer skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
are required.
● Ability to work well under pressure with multiple demands in a team environment is required.
● Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, is required.
● Bilingual, English, and Spanish, is preferred.
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