Transformation Manager, Americas

Overview The Transformation Manager is a strategic, impact-focused transformation leader responsible for driving end-to-end plant transformation across the network, as part of a transformation team or independently. Acting as the primary owner of transformation workstreams, the Transformation Manager conducts hypothesis-driven diagnostics, translates opportunities into quantified value roadmaps, mobilizes cross-functional teams, does structured problem solving, does change management and hands-on disciplined execution, and ensures measurable and sustainable performance improvement. The role combines strong Transformational and Continuous Improvement expertise, change management capability, and disciplined execution to deliver step-change improvements in cost, productivity, service, quality, and operational stability while embedding the Trivium Business System (TBS). The Lead Transformation Manager typically travels up to 80% of working time, within their region (Europe or Americas). Driving Impact Supporting plants in improving EBITDA through concrete projects on plant level by: Improving OEE and reducing spoilage Gaining control of maintenance, supply chain and quality cost through structured processes Identifying waste within the plant processes and providing support/coaching to improve Conducting all steps of project delivery, with support from the lead transformation manager: Conducting diagnostics to identify potential through data analysis, observations, simulation, interviews Leading bottom-up project planning to ensure ownership at plant level of the improvement projects Leading implementation projects with multidisciplinary teams Leading value assurance to connect projects to operational KPIs and P&L impact Embedding a culture and structure of continuous improvement in a plant KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Plant Diagnostics & Value Identification Conduct cost deployment analysis to identify and quantify performance gaps across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and manpower, through OEE analysis and workshops, spoilage reduction analysis, structured shop-floor observations to identify waste and improvement opportunities, VSM workshops, etc. Use advanced analytics and AI tools to accelerate data gathering, root cause identification, and opportunity sizing. Translate findings into clear, prioritised projects with quantified EBITDA, cash, service, quality, and productivity impact, supported by fact-based recommendations and leadership-ready storylines. Project Leadership & Delivery Ownership Lead end-to-end delivery of transformation projects with the ownership, pace, and problem-solving discipline expected of a top-tier consultant. Structure ambiguous operational challenges into clear workstreams, define milestones, owners, and value targets, and maintain disciplined execution cadence through daily, weekly, and steering-level routines. Lead cross-functional teams and act as the primary interface for site leadership, synthesising multiple workstreams into a clear transformation narrative, decision agenda, and action plan. Change Management & Adoption Design and lead the change management approach for each transformation, ensuring alignment, engagement, and adoption across plant leadership, frontline teams, and support functions. Identify stakeholder risks, resistance points, and capability gaps, and convert them into targeted interventions, communication plans, coaching routines, and reinforcement mechanisms. Ensure improvements are embedded into standard work, management routines, KPIs, and accountability structures so that benefits are sustained after the transformation team exits. Stakeholder & Governance Leadership Establish performance tracking that links actions to financial results, ensuring alignment between diagnostics, improvement plans, and ongoing performance reviews. Influence and challenge senior stakeholders constructively, using data, operational insight, and clear recommendations to drive bold decisions and sustained delivery focus. Trivium Business System (TBS) Standardisation & Deployment Drive consistent implementation of TBS and Continuous Improvement standards across sites, including daily management, problem solving, loss elimination, standard work, and performance governance. Eliminate variability through standardised tools, routines, and governance while scaling best practices across the network and reinforcing a CI mindset in plant teams. Capability Building & Coaching Develop self-sufficient plant teams through coaching, structured training, and peer learning. Build long-term capability to sustain and scale improvements. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Strong manufacturing operations, operational excellence, or industrial transformation experience, with proven delivery of measurable performance and financial impact. Top-tier consulting or equivalent internal transformation experience, ideally at Junior Manager or Engagement Manager level, with demonstrated ability to lead complex operational programs. Experience and affinity with 2-3 cutting edge trends in operations, e.g. agentic AI, advanced analytics, systems thinking, digital twin and simulation, robotics, process mining, etc. Advanced structured problem-solving capability, including hypothesis-led diagnostics, root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream improvement, or equivalent CI methodologies. Strong data literacy and analytical skills, including the ability to build fact bases, size opportunities, track benefits, and use digital and AI tools to accelerate insight generation. Excellent stakeholder management, change leadership, and communication skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders and frontline teams. Ability to work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving towards clarity and solutions Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission