Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead supply chain strategy and operating model optimization, with accountability for service performance, inventory health, working capital, and supply resilience.
• Define and govern the multi‑year supply chain transformation roadmap, ensuring prioritisation, sequencing, and value realisation across initiatives and investments.
• Own supply chain network design and capital planning decisions, including capacity strategy, greenfield and brownfield expansion, site optimisation, and real‑estate footprint evolution.
• Set decision frameworks and governance for automation, digitisation, and advanced analytics initiatives, ensuring investments align to enterprise priorities and deliver measurable operational value.
• Establish and maintain an integrated planning and execution cadence across demand, supply, production, and inventory to enable disciplined decision‑making and cross‑functional alignment.
• Lead senior leaders and managers across supply chain strategy, programs, and regional operations, building accountability, capability, and a performance‑driven culture.
• Partner with commercial, finance, technology, and operations leaders to align supply chain capabilities with customer needs, growth strategies, and financial commitments.
• Embed sustainability and decarbonisation considerations into network design, capital investment, and operational decision‑making to support long‑term enterprise and ESG objectives.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a strategic, execution‑driven supply chain leader to drive transformation across operations excellence, quality, plant automation, sustainability and plant network optimization. This role leads a high‑performing team responsible for elevating enterprise supply chain performance in complex, high‑volume environments. The ideal candidate excels at turning ambiguity into structured execution, building cross‑functional alignment, and delivering measurable operational and financial results.

What You Will Bring

Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications -

Bachelor of Science Degree in one of the following engineering disciplines: Supply Chain Management, Logistics Planning, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant engineering diploma

Desirable Qualifications -

MBA or equivalent on the job experience preferred

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Green Belt Certification or significant related experience a plus

Management of a large, multi-million/billion dollar P&L in prior roles

Experience:

Proven experience leading and driving change and continuous improvement in a multi-site manufacturing environment at a national or regional level.

Minimum of 20 years of supply chain management, engineering and/or related project management experience

Minimum of 12 years of experience working as a Supply Chain leader in a production operations environment

Skills and Knowledge:

Proven leadership experience in complex, high‑volume supply chain environments

Demonstrated success driving enterprise‑wide transformation and automation initiatives

Strong expertise in SIOP/IBP, planning, procurement, production, and inventory management

Experience deploying AI, digital tools, and advanced analytics in supply chain operations

Track record of delivering measurable operational and financial improvements

Ability to lead through ambiguity, influence cross‑functional partners, and build disciplined execution frameworks

Experience with sustainability or decarbonization initiatives is a strong plus

What To Expect:

Additional Details:

Role will start in Alpharetta and will then be based in Atlanta, when new office opens late 2026

Travel 25-50% within scope

What We Offer:

Employee Package

Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure

Benefits Day 1!

Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances

401K w/ company match (up to 4%)

FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!

Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more!

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Coaching, Disruptive Thinking, Enterprise Mindset, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Inspirational Leadership, Integrated Planning, Operational Excellence, Organizational Changes, Setting Direction, Strategic Thinking, Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Planning (SCP), Supply Chain Transformation, Transformational Leadership, Vision Setting

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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