Director, Operational Excellence JBBDCo.

What makes this a great opportunity?

As part of the Brand House structure, JBBDCo. Operations is an area of strategic growth. This position reports into the General Manager, James B. Beam Distilling Co. Operations and is instrumental to the company’s current and future success.  This is a key leadership role within JBBDCo Operations, providing the platform to support and develop our entire team while influencing the short and long-term operational plans.  The position will perform, with each site and team, the building of a strong Loss and Waste analysis and Process Maps to use for Profit Improvement Projects.  The progression of Six Sigma, through program development, facilitation and coaching, will also be a key role for this position.  This role will also be involved in the building of detailed annual operating plans and supporting the leadership team in delivering the plant’s safety, quality, DE&I, environmental sustainability, financial and operational goals & commitments.  This position will have frequent exposure to the global Supply Chain Leadership Team (SCLT) and occasionally the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the health, depth and breadth of the Operational Excellence program within JBBDCo Operations.
• Provide a strategic viewpoint and long-term roadmap insights for the GM, JBBDCo.
• Partner with the Quality Pillar Leader and Quality organization to identify process, equipment and product risks. Develop strategies to manage the risks, through TRACC quality tools, process controls and inbound supply chain.
• Partner with JBBDCo. Leadership team along with CoE to ensure the optimum organizational design is implemented for Operational Excellence locally while advising on specific consulting requirements where needed.
• Partner closely with the Engineering function to develop a network of engineers on best practice Asset Care, preventative and predictive maintenance to drive efficiency and cost improvement.
• Partner with the Finance Function to build cost-loss models
• Partner with the HR function to build excellence in the People/ Teamwork pillar, measuring impact of people and culture on performance.
• Support networking events and Local & Global Kaizen forums to celebrate success. Partner with DoE to support the interface with Suntory Japan and their requirements of BSI in terms of participation in global meetings.
• Support the extended JBBDCo. Brand House, as required, to complete business process and value stream mapping for end-to-end Supply Chain.
• Represent BSI at conferences, workshops and in university recruitment programs. 
• Support and/ or develop where needed the suite of standardized KPIs and Balanced Scorecards.
• Embed a culture of ‘can-do’ mindset – not accepting historical approaches or established ways of working. Be a catalyst for change.
• Partner with OU leadership teams to build MES and analytical tools to understand, target and reduce top losses in manufacturing conversion.
• Build network relationships and bridges based on respect and trust. 
• Support and nurture high levels of employee engagement.
• Champion a culture of transparent reporting and decision-making. 
• Comply with all legal requirements and ethical standards relating to the management of people, assets, suppliers and third parties.
• Lead by example.

Qualifications

Education- Bachelor’s Degree Required; Engineering or technical degree, or similar preferred.

Certifications/Licensure - 6σ Black Belt, LEAN (preferably TRACC), TPM

Years of experience – Minimum 10 years in operational roles with increasing responsibility.

Level and type of experience:

1. Experienced in ‘Operational Excellence’ programs (Lean, 6 Sigma, TPM) and must have implemented a pillar framework in a large-scale manufacturing environment. Preferably in a unionized environment.
2. Inclusive and collaborative style - able to work in matrix organizations, connecting people and best-practices. Tough on standards and execution discipline.

Industry experience- Prefer a background in a World Class company (Pharma, FMCG, CPG, automotive) and have demonstrated cultural sensitivity/EQ in different contexts.

Travel % - 5%; However between multiple sites within Clermont & Boston, KY will be regular, but other locations possible.

Must have experience in change management (People, Process and Systems), including in unionized environments.