ABOUT THE ROLE

The Manager Regional Operational Excellence is accountable for driving measurable, sustainable productivity and cost improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. In this role, you will partner with Plant Managers and Regional Leadership to deploy standardized operating systems, build organizational capability, and deliver a robust pipeline of initiatives with validated financial impact. You will act as the bridge between Global Manufacturing COE standards and site execution, this leader ensures consistency, scalability, and alignment of manufacturing excellence practices across the region.

In this role you will also drive the advancement of Digital Manufacturing and Factory 4.0 capabilities by integrating data, automation, advanced analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into operational processes to enable real-time decision making, predictive performance, and scalable improvements across sites.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply; a preferred candidate has been identified.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and deliver a regional productivity pipeline with validated financial impact (cost reduction, OEE improvement, scrap reduction).
• Identify, prioritize, and eliminate top manufacturing losses using data-driven analysis.
• Implement and sustain standardized Daily Management Systems (DMS), tiered accountability, and visual management across all sites.
• Leverage machine learning models to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and enhance yield performance.
• Drive replication and standardization of best practices across plants to reduce variability in performance.
• Partner with Plant Managers to ensure accountability for results while providing systems, tools, and coaching.
• Establish and lead a regional operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reviews).
• Develop and track capability-building plans for plant leadership and operational teams.
• Collaborate with Global COE to adapt and deploy manufacturing excellence standards effectively.
• Leverage digital tools (SAP, Power BI, PowerApps, RedZone, etc.) to enhance performance visibility and proactive decision-making.
• Identify and scale Factory 4.0 opportunities, including automation, advanced analytics, and smart manufacturing solutions.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Senior Regional Director in shaping productivity roadmaps and operational strategy.

Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Digital Manufacturing & Factory 4.0

• Identify and deploy AI-driven use cases (predictive maintenance, demand forecasting, quality prediction, energy optimization).
• Integrate AI insights into Daily Management Systems to enable prescriptive and autonomous decision-making at the plant level.
• Partner with IT, Data Science teams, and Global COE to develop scalable AI solutions and data governance frameworks.
• Drive adoption of AI-powered tools (e.g., anomaly detection, computer vision for quality, digital twins).
• Build organizational understanding and capability in AI literacy and data-driven culture across sites.
• Lead deployment of Digital Manufacturing, Factory 4.0, and AI-enabled initiatives across the region.
• Utilize MES, SAP, IoT platforms, and analytics tools to enable real-time performance management.
• Drive adoption of digital dashboards and automated data pipelines for decision-making.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve productivity and reduce variability.
• Enable predictive analytics for downtime, quality, and maintenance improvements using AI/ML models.
• Partner cross-functionally, e.g. with IT and Global COEs, to ensure scalable digital and AI solutions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's Degree required and 5+ years of experience in supply chain (internships included), manufacturing or a related field, or an advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in supply chain.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Proven experience leading multi-site operational improvement initiatives
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with Digital Manufacturing / Industry 4.0 concepts
• Exposure to AI/ML applications in manufacturing (predictive analytics, computer vision, optimization models) preferred
• Ability to influence without direct authority, with strong communication and facilitation skills
• Strategic thinking and execution
• Data-driven decision making
• Project and Program Management
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing systems
• Digital and AI fluence (ability to translate data and AI insights into business value)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• First Shift - Office work environment
• Travel up to 35%
• This role is eligible for domestic relocation
• Office work environment: Remote work available once a week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson's total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we're committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 133,920.00 USD - 175,770.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.