SVP, Operations - Americas

Primary Responsibility:

The Senior VP Operations will report directly to the President of Americas and oversee all site location operations across the Americas.

The SVP has ultimate responsibility for building and driving the organization's operational functions, while implementing continuous improvement processes to encourage sustainable growth.

As a key member of the Americas Leadership Team, they will lead and optimize all operational activities across the Americas region, ensuring alignment with Americold's strategic goals and values.

Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, safety, and stakeholder engagement to support sustainable growth and profitability.

What You'll Do:


* Collaborate with Functional Leaders and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure operational strategies are aligned with company growth and profitability objectives, thereby enhancing overall organizational performance.


* Oversee strategic and operational direction for the organization, creating operations strategy and policy, and responsible for aligning with the overall goals of the organization.


* Manage capital investments and expenses to ensure that the company achieves its goals.


* Develop and implement operational policies and procedures that align with the company's strategic goals and objectives.


* Ensure operational goals reflect the company's commitment to integrity, accountability, and customer service.


* Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction.


* Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and business partners.


* Evaluate existing processes across multiple functional areas and develop efficiencies and performance improvements.


* Track and report on operating results to ensure consistent growth and progress towards achieving organizational goals.


* Provide strategic leadership and guidance to the Operations Leadership Team and effectively direct, plan, execute, and evaluate company initiatives that support organizational strategic goals.


* Inspire and lead a high-performing operations team, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and giving back.


* Provide regular reports to the President of Americas and the company's Executive Leadership Team on the region's performance, highlighting areas of strength and weakness and recommending strategies for improvement.


* Develop policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization.


* Support and maintain a positive safety culture by being an active leader in all safety program initiatives.

What Experience and Education You Need:


* Bachelor's degree required.


* Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations management, with a focus on distribution, transportation management, and supply chain management.


* Proven experience as a Senior Operations/Supply Chain leader with a track reco...