Plant Transformation Leader – Global Operations
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Plant Transformation Leader responsible for evaluating and improving manufacturing operations at Suterra's Bend, Oregon facility through process optimization, automation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
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What We're Looking For
We are less interested in a particular title than we are in what you have accomplished.
The right candidate will bring progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, or continuous improvement and a demonstrated history of taking on increasingly complex challenges.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have
Experience in specialty chemicals, industrial gases, pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing, advanced materials, semiconductor, food or ingredient manufacturing, or other sophisticated process-manufacturing environments is particularly relevant.
Education & Experience
- Approximately 6–12 years of progressive manufacturing, engineering, operations, or operational excellence experience, although demonstrated results are more important than years alone.
- Developed within a sophisticated manufacturing organization with strong operating systems, technology, and process discipline.
- Personally led improvements that produced measurable results in areas such as throughput, capacity, OEE, yield, cost, quality, automation, labor productivity, or process reliability.
- Demonstrated an ability to evaluate an operation and identify root causes before prescribing solutions.
- Experience using technology, automation, manufacturing systems, and data to improve or scale operations.
- Led cross-functional initiatives involving Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, or other business functions.
- Experience with capital projects, manufacturing/process optimization, or production scale-up.
- The ability to build credibility with employees at every level, from the plant floor through executive leadership.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and change-management skills.
- A willingness to challenge existing practices while building the organizational support necessary to make improvements sustainable.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
- Progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or process improvement.
- Demonstrated success leading measurable operational or manufacturing improvements.
- Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certification.
- Experience in chemical, batch, regulated, or other complex process-manufacturing environments.
- Experience with automation, manufacturing technology, process controls, MES/ERP systems, or advanced manufacturing analytics.
- Experience supporting multiple manufacturing sites or broader organizational transformation.
Additional Information
Why Suterra
Suterra is a global leader in sustainable agricultural technology. Our products use innovative science and manufacturing to provide growers with highly effective alternatives to traditional pest-control approaches.
This position offers an opportunity that can be difficult to find inside a large corporate structure: the ability to take what you have learned, work directly with senior leadership and plant teams, and have a visible impact on how an organization operates and grows.
For someone who has built a strong foundation and is ready for greater ownership, this is an opportunity to help shape what comes next.
Work Location
This position is based onsite at Suterra's Bend, Oregon facility. Regular onsite presence is an essential function of the role due to the hands-on nature of manufacturing assessment, process improvement, employee collaboration, and implementation activities.
Travel to other Suterra locations and business partners may be required based on project needs.
Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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The Wonderful Company
Los Angeles, CA
About The Wonderful Company
A agricultural company that grows and markets tree nuts and dried fruit products including pistachios, almonds, and raisins.
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