Pernod Ricard

Director, NA Operational Excellence

Fort Smith, AR · Director

Sponsorship not specified$143k-$179kDetected 30 days ago

Process ImprovementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

The Director, North American Operational Excellence will be responsible for supporting the change roadmap from the ground up, including identifying needs, rolling out the program by training all levels of employees, tracking KPIs and more.

Establish the North American Operations change roadmap strategic direction, priorities and objectives to deliver operational excellence through the implementation of management systems, KPIs, scorecard and tracking progress towards goals and reporting of results.
Identify tools to be implemented that best fit the objectives and opportunities to meet roadmap targets and drive standardization across the region.
Define and implement data collection systems to ensure consistent reporting of KPIs and results from a single source.
Design and facilitate mini transformations, Kaizens, training, and collaboration workshops.

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
5 to 10 years' experience leading in a Manufacturing environment, preferable in consumer-packaged goods (CPG)
Minimum 5 years' experience leading an operational excellence program (Lean Six Sigma) in a Manufacturing environment
Required Skills & Abilities:

Experience working with TPM or WCM with examples of implemented practices.
Experience in a large, sophisticated, tier one manufacturing operation that is complex, multi-location. CPG background is preferred.
Very strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills with a variety of cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization.
Outstanding project leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional change management skills adopting and implementing tools and programs
Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution.
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Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Offers will be subject to United States local terms.
Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

The salary range for this role, based in Fort Smith, is $143,300.00 to $179,100.00.

Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son's Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.

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Pernod Ricard is a global premium international champagnes and spirits company.
We're the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, and a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson's, Rabbit Hole, TX, Smooth Ambler and Skrewball™ whiskey.
Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do.
Derived from the French word, convivialité…it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial.
Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard.

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