[Remote] Global Continuous Improvement and Engineering Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Genus PLC is seeking a strategic and transformational leader for the role of Director, Global Continuous Improvement & Engineering – Supply Chain. This pivotal position is responsible for setting and executing the vision for Operational Excellence across the global supply chain, leading a team focused on Continuous Improvement, Lean/TPS, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Training & Development. Responsibilities • Define and drive the global strategy for operational excellence, integrating CI, Engineering, QA, and Training to align with ABS’s long-term growth and supply chain objectives • Translate enterprise goals into a unified operational roadmap, ensuring functional strategies are aligned, resourced, and executed with measurable results • Lead cross-functional alignment and prioritization across global regions, ensuring consistency, scalability, and efficiency in execution • Establish governance models and standardized frameworks for CI initiatives, engineering projects, training programs, and quality assurance improvements • Coordinate high-impact, cross-functional initiatives such as global lab expansions, process improvements, and Lean transformation efforts • Own and maintain an integrated performance dashboard covering KPIs from CI, QA, Engineering, and Training—driving visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement • Monitor global initiatives against KPIs such as OEE/TEEP, FTR (First Time Right), project delivery metrics, and training compliance • Lead business reviews with functional leaders to assess performance, identify risks, and align on corrective actions • Oversee global engineering and training teams that deliver world-class customer service, including installation, support, and training of IntelliGen and related technologies worldwide • Lead project execution for customer lab expansion and commercialization, ensuring operational readiness and cross-functional coordination • Act as an executive escalation point for global customer concerns tied to engineering performance, training quality, or project execution • Lead and develop a high-performing team of functional leaders, fostering collaboration, ownership, and results-oriented leadership • Build a long-term talent strategy for operational excellence, developing succession plans and elevating the capabilities of emerging leaders • Champion a culture of learning, problem-solving, and empowerment across the global organization • Prioritize and govern the CI, training, and capital engineering project portfolios based on business impact, ROI, and strategic alignment • Serve as a visible leader of change—communicating vision, building sponsorship, and guiding the organization through cultural and operational transformation • Promote the adoption of Lean principles and continuous improvement behaviors at all levels of the organization Skills • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline • Minimum 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain, engineering, and operational excellence roles • Minimum 5 years of experience as a people leader, with direct responsibility for managing and developing teams • Deep knowledge and application of Lean TPS, Quality Assurance frameworks, and Engineering best practices • Deep knowledge of Production, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering • Demonstrated experience leading global teams and scaling high-impact, cross-functional programs • Strong business acumen and project governance capability, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements and strategic outcomes • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and change management skills across diverse global environments • Proven ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution in a dynamic, customer-focused business Company Overview • Genus is a publicly traded global company advancing animal genetics to sustainably nourish the world. It was founded in 1933, and is headquartered in Basingstoke, Hampshire, GBR, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Genus PLC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job