Chief Transformation Officer

Key Responsibilities Enterprise System Design & Alignment Design and continuously improve the enterprise operating system Align Sales, Operations, Finance, HR, and IT around shared priorities Optimize the performance of the whole system—not individual functions Replace informal coordination with structured, repeatable processes Strategy Execution Translate company strategy into daily, cross-functional execution Ensure priorities are clear, limited, and sequenced effectively Integrate growth, operational capability, and financial discipline Enable scalable execution across all plants and functions Decision-Making & Operating Rhythm Establish clear decision-making frameworks and escalation pathways Design operating rhythms (daily management, KPI reviews, planning cycles) Ensure decisions are made at the right level, at the right time Improve speed, clarity, and consistency of execution Continuous Improvement & Learning Systems Build systems that enable ongoing learning and improvement Reduce firefighting, rework, and variability Ensure improvement efforts are sustained—not event-based Embed Lean/continuous improvement as a management system Constancy of Purpose Maintain focus on long-term success over short-term reactions Prevent initiative overload and competing priorities Reinforce alignment to company values and strategy Ensure the organization does not drift under pressure Qualifications & Experience Required Experience 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, transformation, or enterprise systems Proven success leading cross-functional transformation at scale Experience aligning strategy to execution across multiple functions or business units Strong financial and operational acumen Systems Thinking & Leadership Deep understanding of systems thinking (Deming, Lean, or similar principles) Demonstrated ability to design and implement enterprise operating systems Experience reducing complexity and improving organizational clarity Track record of creating sustainable, repeatable results Leadership Capabilities Ability to influence without direct authority Strong executive presence and ability to engage at Board level Skilled in aligning senior leaders around shared priorities High learning agility and ability to operate in ambiguity Equal Opportunity Employer 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.