Head of Global Manufacturing Strategy

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Manufacturing/Supply Chain Transformation Leader to spearhead the design and execution of a comprehensive supply chain transformation strategy. This role is focused on enhancing resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability within our global supply chain operations.

• Lead the design and execution of a global manufacturing transformation strategy focused on resilience, efficiency, and long-term scalability.
• Leverage artificial intelligence, digitization, automation, and other technologies to develop fit-for-purpose strategies.
• Develop and deploy new operating models and organizational capabilities to support an Autonomous and Customer-centric supply chain.
• Drive network and footprint optimization initiatives, including manufacturing, distribution, and supplier base strategy, to improve cost, speed, and service.
• Build and institutionalize resilient supply chain capabilities, including risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and supplier diversification.
• Analyze current supply chain processes and identify areas for efficiency gains and cost reductions. Implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to streamline operations.
• Lead productivity and cost-to-serve improvement initiatives across all manufacturing/supply chain functions.
• Establish robust performance management frameworks and KPIs to ensure delivery of transformation goals and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage large-scale transformation projects, ensuring timely and successful implementation. Utilize project management methodologies to track progress, measure outcomes, and report on KPIs.
• Lead due-diligence, integration, and divestiture programs for any M&A activities.
• Champion change management and cultural alignment, ensuring sustainable adoption of new ways of working across the global supply chain organization.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the manufacturing/supply chain team.
• Develop and execute change management strategies to facilitate smooth transitions.
• Monitor macroeconomic, regulatory, and geopolitical trends to inform proactive manufacturing/supply chain strategy and investment decisions.
• Leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to drive insights and support decision-making processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of performance metrics.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment on transformation initiatives and obtain buy-in. Serve as the primary point of contact for projects, presenting updates and insights to the executive team.

YOU MUST HAVE

• 8+ years of experience of proven leadership of global manufacturing/supply chain transformation programs, including strategy design and end‑to‑end execution that improves resilience, efficiency, and scalability.
• Hands‑on experience with network/footprint optimization (manufacturing, distribution, supplier base) to drive cost, speed, and service improvements.
• Deep fluency in lean manufacturing/Six Sigma and performance management (KPIs) to deliver productivity and cost‑to‑serve improvements.
• Ability to deploy enabling technologies (AI, digitization, automation, data analytics/BI) to inform decisions and institutionalize resilient capabilities.
• Strong program/change leadership with executive stakeholder management, able to lead large-scale initiatives and present progress/KPIs to senior leadership.

• Experience building Autonomous and customer‑centric supply chain operating models and associated org capabilities.
• Track record establishing risk mitigation & business continuity (supplier diversification, resilient practices) on a global scale.
• Demonstrated ability to institutionalize continuous improvement and innovation cultures across multi-site/global teams.
• Strong project management discipline (methodologies, governance, outcome measurement) across complex portfolios.
• Capability to monitor macroeconomic, regulatory, and geopolitical trends and translate them into proactive strategy and investments.
• Proven success collaborating cross-functionally and serving as a primary point of contact for executive updates…