VP Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management

Do you have extensive experience leading large manufacturing operations and supply chain networks across multiple facilities? Have you successfully managed manufacturing transformation initiatives while overseeing complex global supply chains? Are you passionate about operational excellence, safety, and delivering high-quality products in a fast-growing global organization?

If so, MCR Safety Group may be the right place for you.

At Bunzl, our employees are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract and retain talented professionals who are passionate about what they do, while providing opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance, experience, and potential.

The Vice President of Manufacturing & Supply Chain for MCR Safety Group, a Bunzl company, is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and operational execution of all manufacturing and supply chain functions across the organization. This executive leadership role will oversee multiple global manufacturing plants, own supply chain management along with relationships and outcomes with our global supply base, drive operational excellence, and ensure the efficient movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout our global network.

This role reports directly to the global business unit leader of the MCR Safety Group and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience managing multiple manufacturing plants and supply chain operations, including international operations, and a proven track record of improving plant performance, safety, quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance.

Scope

7 direct manufacturing plants, 3 contract/owned global plants
• ~100 raw material and finished goods suppliers

• Total spend managed: ~$250M USD

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of MCR Safety Group’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving improvements in cost, quality, sustainability, safety, and compliance across the organization.
• Provide executive leadership for manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple facilities, ensuring reliable, cost-effective product supply and consistent operational performance.
• Oversee the performance and strategic direction of manufacturing plants, and supplier networks to ensure high-quality production, operational efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations with a focus on lean manufacturing, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and production scalability.
• Integrate safety, regulatory compliance, environmental health and safety (EHS), quality assurance, and operational risk management into all manufacturing and supply chain processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning, operational growth, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve manufacturing output, reduce operational costs, improve quality standards, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
• Manage relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and strategic partners to ensure optimal procurement, supply continuity, and cost efficiency.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify operational gaps relative to business plans and implement corrective strategies to meet revenue, volume, and margin targets.
• Serve as a change leader who can guide manufacturing organizations through transformation initiatives while building high-performing operational leadership teams.
• Support leadership development and succession planning within manufacturing and supply chain teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in manufacturing and supply chain management, including direct oversight of manufacturing plants or large-scale production facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple manufacturing plants and supply chain operations across domestic and international locations.
• Strong background in supply chain strategy, procurement, inventory management, production planning,…