Efficiency Director

At Sigma, we don't just offer jobs; we cultivate careers. Become part of our dynamic family of professionals and experience what it means to truly be valued. We're passionate about empowering our associates to reach their full potential, fostering growth, and celebrating success together.When you join Sigma, you're stepping into a fast-growing, innovative global food organization that's redefining excellence in the industry.Are you ready to elevate your career? Pull up a seat at our table"”we'd love to have you!LOCATIONThis is a hybrid role in Scottsdale, AZPOSITION SUMMARYThe Efficiency Director will be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of projects aimed at realizing significant efficiencies across the organization. This role will act as a business consultant to lead change that achieveefficiency by building business cases; introducing systems, practices, and methods; crafting detailed project plans; monitoring progress; and presenting to stakeholders on progress and results.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSBuild and manage a portfolio of efficiency projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.Identify opportunities, validate ideas, and provide strategic advice on building programs that realize efficiencies and address root cause issues.Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams for the discovery, analysis, design, and implementation of efficiency projects.Establish information structures that improve decision-making and design initiatives for business efficiency.Provide direction throughout the organization on accounting structures and ensure savings result in a reduced budget / expenses.Track progress using metrics developed in collaboration with project stakeholders and regularly report on progress against established KPIs.Manage current savings initiatives to include but not limited to Benchmarking, GSO and Fuel.Other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent work experienceThree (3) years of experience in manufacturing, ideally within the meat and/or cheese industry.Three (3) years experience creating and recommending manufacturing efficiency programsPreferred QualificationsFive (5) years of experience with shared services within an organizational unitKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA's)Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across various functional areas.Analytical Skills: Strong analytical ability to validate ideas and track progress.Project Management: Expert project management skills to manage a portfolio of projects.Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of financial principles to ensure real savings.Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders effectively.Embody the Sigma FundamentalsStrong analytical troubleshooting and problem resolution/solving skills.Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines through sound project management, prioritization.Ability to understand complex technical information and business terms.Ability to communicate with others in an effective and concise mannerENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONSWork in an environmentally controlled office environment.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSSitting, standing, bending, stooping, for up to 8 hours a day.

Created: 2025-03-03