VP, Business Transformation

About This Role

This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, organizational effectiveness, and enterprise-wide transformation globally for Ellsworth Adhesives. It partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Business Transformation strategy aligned with company goals
• Implement process optimization methodologies across the organization and establish performance metrics
• Own the end-to-end Customer Order Fulfillment Process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction
• Diagnose operational bottlenecks and redesign workflows to enhance speed, reliability, and scalability
• Support the enterprise Strategic Planning Process, including annual planning cycles and multi-year roadmaps
• Oversee development, enhancement, and evolution of the company’s Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) solution
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on operational strategy and enterprise transformation
• Lead change efforts with clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and training
• Perform full range of people-management responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, and performance management

Requirements

• 10+ years of direct work experience
• 5+ years of supervisory, management or executive experience
• 5+ years of global experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Sales mindset with sales management background
• Expertise in deployment of CRM system(s) and CRM playbooks
• Business expertise in ERP systems and scalability
• Product management experience (i.e. pricing, product mix, promotional activities and profitability)
• Full M&A experience from due diligence to integration
• Demonstrated experience related to strategic and operational planning
• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve desired outcomes
• Project management skills on large scale projects
• Executive presence with strong communication and presentation skills
• Valid Driver’s License and/or Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required; Master’s preferred
• 10+ years of direct work experience, 5+ years of global experience, and 5+ years of supervisory, management or executive experience

Nice to Have

• Master's Degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits