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Chief Supply Chain Officer

Chief Supply Chain Officer

JohnsonvilleSheboygan Falls, WI, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Founded in 1945 by the Stayer family, Johnsonville has grown from a small butcher shop to the No. 1 brand of sausage in the United States that is enjoyed in 60+ countries around the world.

The role of Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) is critical to shaping our future as we fight to increase our market share while striving to expand our presence into new categories and markets. The CSCO will partner with the CEO and the Executive Team (Strategy Team) to lead our future Supply Chain strategy that supports our growth aspirations while strengthening our operating model and building for the future.

We are looking for an individual who has a combination of deep operational knowledge, broad strategic insight, and a performance strategist. This individual must have highly developed leadership qualities and interpersonal skills. They must possess a mastery of change, to help translate strategic vision into action. They must also have the potential to grow into the CEO role.

This is a great opportunity for an individual who enjoys working for a growth-minded organization that prioritizes learning, personal accountability, excellence, and cross-functional teamwork.

At Johnsonville you will :

  • Experience the freedom of a privately held company, where you can make decisions, act quickly and empower others
  • Work for a company with strong financial and brand strength, as well as a willingness to invest in the future
  • Use the business to create and provide new learning and career opportunities for your team members and yourself

Responsibilities :

  • Create a healthy work environment where every member is valued and motivated to perform at their best
  • Be a champion of Johnsonville's culture and the Johnsonville Way
  • Lead the performance and coaching of the global end-to-end supply chain team (Procurement, Manufacturing / Engineering / Safety, and Global Transportation and Logistics)
  • Innovate and strengthen the existing operating model by driving key transformation initiatives that lead to a reliable world-class end-to-end supply chain organization
  • Instill a performance management mindset across the organization, one in which achieves both our short-term and long-term objectives
  • Responsible for the overall end-to-end Supply Chain / Operations strategy and execution across Johnsonville
  • Act as an owner and steward of Johnsonville's perfect product quality and expect that all members own the work systems and processes, they perform to increase consumer satisfaction
  • Optimize operational processes to improve cost efficiency while enhancing organizational agility
  • Discover and support growth opportunities for the business
  • Coach and develop the capabilities of the team and build upon the talent pool for the next Supply Chain leaders of the future
  • Education :

  • Related Bachelor's Degree required, MBA preferred
  • Experience :

  • Minimum of ten (10) years in a leadership role with responsibility over a sizeable, global manufacturing network, required
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of meat industry or food commodity experience, required
  • Broad operational experience (e.g., logistics management, production management, plant management, IBP / S&OP), required
  • Integrated Business Planning / S&OP experience, required
  • Harvest Operations experience, preferred
  • International experience, preferred
  • General management experience, preferred
  • Qualifications :

  • Proven track record of driving sustained performance improvement and implementing best practices across multi-site manufacturing networks worldwide, with a strong focus on operational excellence and cross-functional collaboration
  • Knowledge of governance, risk, compliance, and legal issues relevant in the industry
  • Skills and Competencies :

    The Chief Supply Chain Officer needs to be skilled in multiple dimensions, but the following competencies will be critical for their success at Johnsonville :

  • Trustworthiness Operates with transparency and unquestionable integrity and builds trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
  • Strategic Thinking Ability to balance short-term operational demands with long-term business goals. Strong analytical skills and a big-picture mindset to align supply chain strategy with overall enterprise objectives.
  • Leadership & Team Development Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, diverse teams. Fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Influence and Relationship Building Leads with confidence and has a motivating executive presence; has outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
  • Financial Acumen Capable of making data-driven decisions that support both operational efficiency and financial goals.
  • Change & Transformational Leadership Expertise in leading large-scale organizational change. Skilled in applying structured change management approaches to drive transformation and sustain improvements.
  • Driving Innovation Through Technology A strategic thinker with deep knowledge of emerging technologies, capable of identifying and leveraging innovations to boost supply chain agility, performance, and resilience.
  • Global Supply Chain Expertise Proven experience leading international supply chains, with a deep understanding of regional nuances, regulatory requirements, and geopolitical challenges.
  • Enterprise Leadership Skilled at leading through others by empowering cross-functional leaders, aligning multi-year strategies, and ensuring accountability across large, complex organizations.
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