Hiring: VP Operational Excellence Company: Refresco Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:46:13 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Change Management, Embedded Systems, Program Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or transformation •Proven experience leading multi-site or regional operational excellence and transformation initiatives •Strong background in Lean, TPM, Continuous Improvement, and Maintenance Excellence •Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and driving cultural transformation Required Skills: •Reporting to the Vice President of Operations North America, the Vice President of Operational Excellence is responsible for setting and leading the North American strategy for operational excellence, operational transformation, maintenance excellence, and operations workforce capability development. •Lead and oversee driving operational performance, leading transformation initiatives, and ensuring alignment between business strategy and operational execution. This role blends leadership, process optimization, equipment reliability, and change management to improve efficiency, quality, and profitability across the organization. •Enterprise Operational Excellence & Transformation Leadership •Lead the development, deployment, and governance of the North American Operational Excellence and Transformation strategy aligned with corporate objectives •Establish and manage a multi-year transformation roadmap integrating Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Excellence, and Training initiatives •Drive enterprise-wide adoption of standardized systems, tools, and processes across all facilities •Partner with executive leadership to align transformation priorities with business strategy and financial goals •Leadership of Continuous Improvement, Maintenance Excellence & Training Qualifications: •Frequent travel (up to 50%) across North American manufacturing facilities •Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred Compensation: •401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!