[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 isCompany 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