Continuous Improvement & Operational ExcellenceLead the company's Continuous Improvement organization and establish a common operating system for operational excellence; Develop and deploy a CI roadmap utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, problem-solving, and other appropriate methodologies; Drive measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, labor productivity, yield, waste, changeover time, downtime, and cost per case/unit; Build CI capability throughout the organization by developing site leaders, managers, supervisors, and frontline employees; Establish a disciplined approach to identifying, prioritizing, executing, and sustaining improvement initiatives; Create a culture of daily management, root-cause problem solving, visual performance management, and accountability; Ensure CI initiatives generate sustainable financial and operational results rather than isolated project improvements. Transportation & LogisticsProvide executive leadership for the company's transportation organization, including fleet operations, drivers, routing, maintenance, safety, and transportation costs; Optimize the integration of transportation with manufacturing, warehousing, customer service, and supply chain planning; Establish transportation strategies that maximize service, asset utilization, safety, and cost efficiency; Drive improvements in fleet utilization, route optimization, delivery performance, fuel efficiency, maintenance, and labor productivity; Evaluate opportunities for internal fleet optimization, third-party transportation, technology, and network redesign.