Chief Process Officer

About LozierHeadquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.Benefits And Schedule PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays. Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment). Onsite Health Clinic. 401(k) with employer match. Employee Assistance Program. Educational Assistance Program. Career Development Programs.Position SummaryThe Chief Process Officer (CPO) will play a pivotal role in optimizing and streamlining organizational operations. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing efficient business processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. The CPO will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance.Essential Job FunctionsDemonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.Identify, analyze, and redesign business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness as needed to meet business strategic goals.Implement process improvement initiatives to achieve measurable results in key performance indicators (KPIs).Ensure the integration of technology to streamline and automate processes where applicable.Collaborate with leadership to align process improvement efforts with organizational goals and strategies.Develop and communicate a clear process improvement roadmap that supports the long-term objectives.Establish and monitor KPIs to measure the success and impact of process improvement initiatives.Regularly report on performance metrics to executive leadership and stakeholders.Lead change management efforts related to process improvements, ensuring effective communication and buy-in across organization.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Work closely with various departments to understand their processes and identify opportunities for improvement.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement technology solutions that support optimized processes.Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with process changes.Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.Ability to work and interact well with others.Job QualificationsEducation: Bachelor degree in engineering, process improvement, business administration, operations management, or another related field is required. Master degree in engineering, process improvement, business administration, operations management, or another related field is preferred.Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, process improvement, business administration, operations management, or another related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience on high level executive leadership teams.Required SkillsProven experience in process improvement and optimization, preferably in a strategic leadership role.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments.In-depth knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).Familiarity with technology solutions for process automation and optimization.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Preferred SkillsProcess improvement certification (Six Sigma, Lean).Deep knowledge of manufacturing processes.SPECIAL DEMANDSMust maintain a valid driver’s license.Willingness to travel, as needed.Availability for occasional evening or weekend work during critical project phases.The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.