Job Title Vice President North America
Reports to: CEO
Location: Lakeland, FL
The Opportunity
The Vice President of our North America business unit is responsible for the strategic direction of the business in the region whilst ensuring the day to day operations of the Company are run effectively, efficiently and sustainably. With full P&L responsibility for the NA region, they will work closely with the commercial functions to drive top line revenue and all other functions in driving operational efficiency, standardisation and simplification of the business to manage the overall cost base.
Strong leadership in a matrixed organization and across all levels of the business and all functions will be essential to drive the Treatt culture forward.
What it’s like to work here
We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavor and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands.
On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 300 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.
We think Treatt’s a great place to work, but don’t just take our word for it:
“Everyone wants your feedback and opinion; it feels like a place of study where nurturing and encouragement are the standard. It is very clear the hard work that goes into providing excellence for customers, but it is also very apparent that managers have the same goals for helping us all to progress.” – Anita, Innovation Scientist
“Joining my close and supportive team was the most enjoyable way to gain more skills and increase my knowledge” – Ashley, Distillation Control Team Leader
“Treatt creates an environment to help you be the best you can, with no two days the same and opportunities always available to help you learn and develop. The people and the culture create a fantastic company to be part of” – Rebecca, Commercial Coordinator
Duties & Responsibilities
The duties and tasks of the Vice President, North America will involve the following:
Strategic business leadership
• Drive a safety first culture so all our employees go home safely every day
• Responsible for the overall P&L of the North America business unit
• Develop and vision and plan to integrate and align the global strategy within the North America market
• Understand how to lead within a matrixed organization to drive strategy, execute on milestones and move Treatt North America forward to increased success
• Work closely with Director of Strategy and Corporate Development to consider inorganic growth activity and identification of potential acquisitions including due diligence through to integration
• Actively drive the development and execution of Treatt strategy to maximize the profitability and overall success of Treatt
• Demonstrate business wide connection, inspiring the Treatt team to succeed and deliver the goals
• Foster a ‘no blame’ culture to enable entrepreneurial, empowering decision making, with a ‘fail fast, learn fast’ mentality
North American Business Unit Leadership
• Hire, grow, develop and manage a best in class team that can operate effectively and cross functionally across the Treat North America business unit
• Work with the Treatt North America Leadership Team to grow the business in accordance with the Group strategy
• Develop and deliver, in conjunction with the Treatt North America Leadership Team, the appropriate strategies for the effective day to day operational management of Treatt North America including risk management and operational strategies
• Develop and utilize key performance indicators for Treatt North America to proactively manage the business
Commercial and Operational focus
• Partner with Global Accounts Director and regional commercial leaders on all commercial aspects, customer relationships and key partnerships for the business unit
• Identify and benchmark current business performance to identify and target the biggest opportunities to improve across critical metrics to maximize customer satisfaction
• Support in managing external relationships across all areas including customers, suppliers and vendors
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with appropriate Standard Operating Procedures, policies and practices
• Foster operational relationships to promote solutions to internal bottlenecks and inefficiencies with sustainable solutions
Note:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Education & Experience
• University degree (or equivalent) in business management, engineering, operations or a science
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role working within a similar industry specialism
• Demonstrable experienced in leadership of multi discipline teams
• International exposure in a similar role
Skills & Abilities
• Can do attitude, focused on delivery not title
• Entrepreneurial vision – a self-starter with a hands-on approach
• Experience of a global matrixed organization with a proven track record
• Ability to lead and influence a culturally diverse team
• Strong commercial focus and strategic vision to see a wider picture
• Great interpersonal and relationship skills with the ability to lead, manage, motivate and influence teams and colleagues
• Solid working knowledge of budgeting, sales, operations and strategic planning
• Excellent understanding of financial data
• Capable of difficult decision making – utilizing all the appropriate information required, and sharing views with key stakeholders
• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement expertise preferred
We want you to love your work and bring that energy to the job every day, no matter what the task. You’ll be someone who keeps up to date with the latest technologies and is always willing to share their knowledge with colleagues.
Our department is busy. We need someone who can run with the pack but also bring their own personality to their work.
You should be personable, friendly and supportive, acknowledging that you’ll get to work with colleagues from all seniority levels across all departments on a daily basis.
Travel
Regular domestic travel (approx. 50%) with occasional overseas to UK and China. Domestic travel also required.
What we’ll do for you
We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; vacation time as well as the opportunity to purchase additional vacation, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, medical (including family cover), dental and vision coverage, AFLAC, 401k employer matching up to 6%, company-paid short term and long term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance and stock purchase options.
With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a variety of wellbeing initiatives. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in community and charity projects and to take part in numerous subsidized social events.
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