Luxfer Magtech Looking for Vice President of Business Transformation at Cincinnati, OH Full Time

Reports to: CEO

Location: The position will be based either in one of our major facilities in the US (likely Madison IL or Cincinnati OH), or remotely from a Midwest location.

Luxfer is a global industrial company, innovating niche application in materials engineering. Luxfer has pioneered the application of magnesium, zirconium, and carbon fiber in the healthcare, transportation, emergency response, defense, and aerospace markets. We have a global presence, with manufacturing facilities in 4 countries and over 1,300 employees worldwide. As one of Luxfer’s core values, the personal development of our employees is at the heart of what we do. Our culture thrives on innovation, and we are attracting achievers, leaders, and visionaries to revolutionize our business. Luxfer provides an environment that will allow you to grow, build relationships, and take advantage of career opportunities, wherever they may take you.

About the job:

Luxfer Group is seeking an experienced manufacturing executive to join our Executive Leadership Team in the new role of Vice President of Business Transformation.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will report directly to the CEO and work closely with Luxfer’s individual business unit leaders as we develop new business strategies and drive business transformation through challenging assumptions around our existing operating models and structure.

With a strong background of operational management and business transformation, you will be capable of identifying and leading major internal programs related to lean manufacturing, while also exploring new business models that may include consolidations, outsourcing, partnerships and mergers and acquisitions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Developing alternate strategies across the global operations that unlock and bring new value to the organization.
• Leading Business Transformation programs including Simplification, Reorganization, Consolidation and Supply Chain Optimization.
• Supporting Luxfer’s Business Units leaders with major Lean Operations initiatives to deliver increased customer satisfaction and improved margins.
• Project Management of complex change programs, working with multi-disciplinary teams across our global organization.
• Secondment to individual business units to support existing management in driving sustainable improvements.
• Supporting Luxfer’s ongoing M&A activities, including initial evaluations, due diligence, and integration of any newly acquired businesses, as well as exiting any discontinued businesses.
• Participating actively in the day-to-day leadership of the company, as well as strategic execution, as a member of the executive leadership team.
• Effective development of tools to clearly communicate strategies and project status to executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Addressing other corporate projects as assigned by the CEO.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Proven leadership ability, with fast-paced execution of change.
• Strategic acumen with expertise and capacity to challenge current thinking.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail.
• Broad experience in lean manufacturing and driving increased velocity across manufacturing and business processes.
• Capable of operating independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create strong internal and external relationships.
• Dedicated, accountable and results-oriented, with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to absorb information and build relationships quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work 25-50% away from home in various US locations for project assignments.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Four-year degree, ideally in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in an executive leadership role within diverse manufacturing businesses.
• Proved track record of running a best-in-class manufacturing facility, driving organizational improvement, and restructuring, and participating in or leading M&A activities.

Compensation and Benefits:

Attractive salary, benefits, and yearly bonus potential.

We are committed to a safe, drug-free work environment and pre-employment drug screening, physical and background checks are required prior to starting. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Luxfer is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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