VP, Veralto Enterprise Systems; VES

Position: VP, Veralto Enterprise Systems (VES)
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Vice President, Veralto Enterprise System (VES), for Chem Treat is a critical enterprise leadership role responsible for embedding VES as a core cultural and operating advantage across the organization. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the L1 leadership team, this executive will drive enterprise-wide continuous improvement to accelerate operational excellence, commercial growth, productivity, and sustainable performance.

This leader will own the VES roadmap for Chem Treat - partnering closely with the President and senior leadership to translate strategy into execution through disciplined Policy Deployment, performance management, and capability building. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership, ensuring VES is deeply integrated into how the business operates, makes decisions, and delivers results.

Beyond delivering near-term impact, the VP, VES will build and sustain long-term organizational capability by developing leaders, strengthening VES talent across the enterprise, and reinforcing a continuous improvement mindset that is foundational to Veralto's culture and future growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise VES Leadership & Strategy

* Partner closely with the President as a core member of the L1 leadership team to drive targeted, sustainable improvement aligned to Chem Treat's strategy, Core Value Drivers, and key performance indicators.

* Own the design, deployment, and evolution of Chem Treat's VES capability roadmap, including VES certification strategy and long-term capability building.

* Lead and shape senior leadership operating rhythms, including Policy Deployment reviews and senior operating reviews, ensuring rigor, focus, and measurable impact.

* Serve as the enterprise champion of VES fundamentals - daily management, standard work, and structured problem-solving - ensuring consistent application where it drives true business value.

* Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, identifying functional and enterprise-level pain points and applying VES to unlock breakthrough performance.

Capability Building & Enablement

* Build, lead, and sustain a high-performing VES organization that provides formal and informal coaching, training, and mentorship across the enterprise.

* Elevate VES fluency and leadership capability across senior leaders and functional teams, reinforcing continuous improvement as a core leadership expectation.

* Mentor business VES Leaders and strengthen enterprise-wide consistency in VES application, certification, and best-practice sharing.

* Partner with Veralto Enterprise System Office (VESO) and platform leadership on Policy Deployment workshops and enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities.

Execution Excellence & Results Delivery

* Develop and execute an annual VES improvement roadmap aligned to Chem Treat's strategic priorities, with clear action plans, milestones, and accountability.

* Ensure disciplined execution and sustainment of Kaizen activity, including funnel management, prioritization, leadership engagement, and long-term results realization.

* Oversee VES certification planning and deployment to ensure Chem Treat develops and sustains the right mix of certified practitioners, trainers, and advanced leaders to be VES self-sustaining.

* Act as process steward for enterprise improvement mechanisms, including PD matrices, action plans, bowlers, and PSPs, ensuring rigor, resourcing, and follow-through.

* Regularly engage at Gemba to assess process effectiveness, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement across operations, commercial, and support functions.

* Lead the continuous evolution of Chem Treat's improvement processes, tools, and best practices to drive scalable, repeatable performance gains.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Technical Background

* Bachelor's degree required; preference for Engineering, Physical Sciences, Operations, or related technical disciplines. Business or Marketing degrees also considered.

* Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred.

* Deep working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including VES, Toyota Production System, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Leadership & Strategy Experience

* Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience deploying Lean and continuous improvement tools across multiple functional areas (e.g., Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain).

* Substantial experience in a multinational senior leadership position with ideal background and experience in Industrial or Manufacturing businesses, experience in global companies producing products in a complex global environment.

* Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience deploying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across multiple functions (e.g., Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain).

* Experience operating in complex, global, industrial or manufacturing environments with demonstrated enterprise-level influence.

* Proven ability to translate strategy into…