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Transformation Lead-EMEA

Surrey Permanent £100,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
This Transformation Lead-EMEA opportunity offers the chance to lead large-scale transformation initiatives within a leading FMCG & Manufacturing business. Based in Surrey, you will drive operational excellence, digital transformation and measurable business improvement across the EMEA region.
  • Lead strategic transformation initiatives across a global FMCG organisation.
  • Influence senior stakeholders while advancing digital and AI adoption.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international FMCG & Manufacturing organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Operating across the EMEA region, the business is investing in process transformation, digitalisation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance performance, improve efficiency and create sustainable value. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Transformation Lead-EMEA to lead strategic transformation initiatives across the organisation. Based in Surrey, the business offers a collaborative environment, engaged stakeholders, significant transformation investment and the opportunity to influence critical business outcomes.

Job Description

  • Lead end-to-end transformation programmes from design through implementation, adoption and value realisation.
  • Drive measurable improvements through operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to align priorities and accelerate delivery across the business.
  • Lead process redesign, simplification and standardisation across key functions.
  • Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies, automation and AI to enhance business performance.
  • Establish governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management routines that sustain business outcomes.
  • Lead, coach and develop a team of transformation professionals while building organisational capability.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic change within a busy FMCG & Manufacturing environment.

The Successful Applicant

  • Proven experience leading business, operational or process transformation programmes within complex organisations.
  • Strong track record of delivering large-scale change initiatives with measurable business impact.
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders.
  • Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, operations or similar environments.
  • A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and geographies.

What's on Offer

* £100,000 - £120,000 base salary plus bonus.

* Opportunity to lead high-profile transformation programmes across EMEA.

* Hybrid working arrangement based in Surrey.

* Leadership responsibility with direct team management and development.

* Exposure to senior executives, AI initiatives and business-critical transformation projects.

Contact
Ria Ghosh
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7109230
Phone number
+441179065132

Job summary

Job function
Transformation
Subsector
Corporate
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Surrey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ria Ghosh
Consultant phone
+441179065132
Job reference
JN-092026-7109230