Director of North America Supply & Operations
Job in
California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listed on 2026-07-20
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Change Management, Logistics Coordination
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all supply chain and operations activities across North America, including demand and supply planning.
- Manufacturing and operations (internal and external).
- Procurement and supplier management.
- Logistics, distribution, and warehousing.
- Ensure execution alignment between North America operations and global supply chain and operations strategy.
- Translate enterprise objectives into regional operational priorities and execution plans.
- Define, track, and review key performance indicators related to safety, service, cost, quality, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence programs) to improve reliability, productivity, and service levels.
- Establish strong governance, performance review cadences, and corrective action processes across sites and functions.
- Identify and deliver cost optimization and productivity initiatives across manufacturing, sourcing, logistics, and inventory management.
- Act as a strategic business partner to Commercial, Finance, Quality, R&D, Customer Care, HR, and IT teams in North America.
- Lead or support implementation of supply chain and operations digital solutions (ERP, planning tools, analytics, automation).
- Identify and mitigate supply, operational, logistical, and geopolitical risks affecting the North America region.
- Lead, coach, and develop high‑performing regional and local supply chain and operations teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, supply chain, business, or a related field required.
- Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in supply chain and/or operations roles, including regional or global responsibility.
- Proven leadership experience across manufacturing, planning, procurement, and logistics functions.
- Demonstrated success leading operational transformation, cost optimization, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, life sciences, chemicals, agribusiness, or similar sectors preferred.
- Significant experience working in North America; broader Americas experience is a plus.
- Fluent in English;
Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desirable.
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