Supply Chain Operational Excellence Manager

Supply Chain Operational Excellence Manager

Must be located in the Green Bay, WI area
-hybrid work model only

We are unable to provide employment sponsorship at this time

Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of direct Supply Chain experience

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The Supply Chain Center of Excellence (COE) Manager is responsible for leading and scaling key COE capabilities that drive operational excellence, supplier performance, analytics, and continuous improvement across the organization. This role acts as a strategic partner to the Director and is accountable for translating COE strategy into actionable plans and delivering measurable business results. The Manager will lead across multiple COE capability areas—such as supplier performance, sustainability, analytics, and continuous improvement—with scope evolving based on business priorities and individual strengths.

This position includes leadership of a growing team and requires the ability to align resources, prioritize initiatives, and develop talent while driving cross-functional execution. Success in this role requires strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to influence stakeholders across Operations, Procurement, Finance, and R&D.

• COE Capability Leadership:
  • Lead one or more Supply COE capability areas (supplier performance, sustainability, analytics, continuous improvement, or project execution), with scope evolving based on business needs.
  • Translate COE strategy into executable roadmaps, ensuring delivery of initiatives aligned with business priorities.
  • Establish governance, standard processes, and performance metrics across assigned areas.
  • Drive alignment and integration across COE capabilities to enable scalable, efficient processes.
• People Leadership & Organizational Development:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team across COE capabilities.
  • Define roles, responsibilities, and priorities aligned with evolving organizational needs.
  • Manage workload and ensure effective execution across multiple projects and work streams.
  • Build team capability in analytics, problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Supplier Performance, Sustainability &
  
  Risk Management:
  • Oversee supplier performance management programs, including scorecards, governance, and continuous improvement plans.
  • Drive supplier risk identification, mitigation strategies, and ongoing monitoring processes.
  • Support sustainability initiatives through standardized processes, reporting, and supplier engagement.
  • Partner with Strategic Sourcing and Operations to improve supplier performance, reliability, and capability.
• Support rapid innovation initiatives by qualifying and onboarding new suppliers aligned with business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization:
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives focused on improving cost, service, quality, and operational performance.
  • Identify and execute cost savings opportunities, including reformulation, productivity improvements, and process optimization.
  • Partner with Finance, R&D, Operations, and Procurement to validate and track savings initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and disciplined problem-solving.
• Analytics & Performance Management:
  • Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to provide visibility and accountability.
  • Use data analytics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities across supply chain and operations.
  • Support development of data-driven decision-making and reporting capabilities across the organization.
• Cross…