Head of Manufacturing, Americas

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. We are looking for a Head of Manufacturing, Americas to lead the operations of multiple plants within the region and drive operational excellence, safety, quality, and performance.

Requirements

• Engineering degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial operations, including multi-site leadership
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within an international or matrixed organization
• Strong background in manufacturing operations with exposure to quality management and/or engineering
• Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, TQM, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience within food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, or other relevant process industries (e.g., chemicals, metals, plastics, automotive)
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional and cross-border teams

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive compensation