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Head of Business Transformation – FMCG - Cibus People - Luton

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The Company
This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious FMCG business who are currently number one in their market.  They have a growing mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and quality,
They believe in being stronger together and are an equal opportunities employer and value equity, inclusion and diversity. They like quick thinkers who enjoy working in a fast-paced PE environment.



The Role
As Head of Business Transformation, you will be responsible for owning, leading and delivering the Business Transformation roadmap that drives the business forward on its journey to becoming a global business. You will be accountable for designing prioritizing and driving transformation initiatives, operating disciplines, systems improvements and capability-building programmes that enable the Operations and Commercial functions to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term Value Creation Plan (VCP).



This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days on site.  You will have two direct reports who will focus on systems management and someone to coordinate meetings and own the roadmap.



Deliverables


·       Own and Deliver the 3-Year COGS Savings Programme across ingredients, packaging, 3PM, warehousing, logistics and commercial
·       Build and Run the Improvement Engine Across Operating Processes
·       Strengthen the Business Cogs that connect Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Science & external parties as one team around one plan - and connects activity to the Annual Operating Plan
·       Develop Data, Tools & Systems that Improve Visibility & Decision
·       Build CI (Continuous Improvement) Capability Across the Organisation




Candidate Requirements


·       Several years experience in Business Improvement, Operations Excellence, Commercial Operations, Transformation or Continuous Improvement leadership roles
·       High growth / PE backed background, and CPG / FMCG / Retail experience essential
·       Proven track record of delivering multi year cost out programmes of 3%+ YoY
·       Strong experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), OKR's (Objectives & Key Results) or similar Operating & Objectives systems
·       Strong experience with Lean, AGILE, SixSigma or similar delivery methodologies
·       Deep root cause, process improvement and structured problem solving capability
·       Strong dashboard, KPI and data discipline; comfortable building Scorecards that change behaviour
·       Highly commercial - able to translate operational change into validated financial outcomes
·       Confident facilitator across senior commercial and operational leaders; influences without authority
·       Practical, pacy, comfortable building structure in ambiguity without creating bureaucracy
·       Resilient, low office ego, hands on; builds capability into organisation rather than building a project
·       Passion to simplify processes, and improve capability among peers


So if you would like to join a friendly and supportive team that values autonomy and always has each other's backs get in touch.
Bedfordshire – Hybrid working
£80,000 - £100,000 + Bonus / Package



The Company
This is a great opportunity to join an ambitious FMCG business who are currently number one in their market.  They have a growing mindset, focus on continuous improvement, and quality,
They believe in being stronger together and are an equal opportunities employer and value equity, inclusion and diversity. They like quick thinkers who enjoy working in a fast-paced PE environment.



The Role
As Head of Business Transformation, you will be responsible for owning, leading and delivering the Business Transformation roadmap that drives the business forward on its journey to becoming a global business. You will be accountable for designing prioritizing and driving transformation initiatives, operating disciplines, systems improvements and capability-building programmes that enable the Operations and Commercial functions to deliver the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and long-term Value Creation Plan (VCP).



This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days on site.  You will have two direct reports who will focus on systems management and someone to coordinate meetings and own the roadmap.



Deliverables


·       Own and Deliver the 3-Year COGS Savings Programme across ingredients, packaging, 3PM, warehousing, logistics and commercial
·       Build and Run the Improvement Engine Across Operating Processes
·       Strengthen the Business Cogs that connect Operations, Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Innovation, Science & external parties as one team around one plan - and connects activity to the Annual Operating Plan
·       Develop Data, Tools & Systems that Improve Visibility & Decision
·       Build CI (Continuous Improvement) Capability Across the Organisation




Candidate Requirements


·       Several years experience in Business Improvement, Operations Excellence, Commercial Operations, Transformation or Continuous Improvement leadership roles
·       High growth / PE backed background, and CPG / FMCG / Retail experience essential
·       Proven track record of delivering multi year cost out programmes of 3%+ YoY
·       Strong experience with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), OKR's (Objectives & Key Results) or similar Operating & Objectives systems
·       Strong experience with Lean, AGILE, SixSigma or similar delivery methodologies
·       Deep root cause, process improvement and structured problem solving capability
·       Strong dashboard, KPI and data discipline; comfortable building Scorecards that change behaviour
·       Highly commercial - able to translate operational change into validated financial outcomes
·       Confident facilitator across senior commercial and operational leaders; influences without authority
·       Practical, pacy, comfortable building structure in ambiguity without creating bureaucracy
·       Resilient, low office ego, hands on; builds capability into organisation rather than building a project
·       Passion to simplify processes, and improve capability among peers


So if you would like to join a friendly and supportive team that values autonomy and always has each other's backs get in touch.

  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £80,000 – £100,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    plus bonus
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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