Vice President, Operations Strategy

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

The Vice President, Global Operations Strategy at Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN), based in Deerfield, Illinois, is responsible for developing and implementing global manufacturing and operations strategies that align with the company’s overall business objectives and drive competitive advantage. This role reports directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and will oversee customs and compliance, operations strategy, and advanced manufacturing engineering. The VP will lead a global team in collaborating cross-functionally to drive operational excellence with a focus on both strategy and execution.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute strategic initiatives to drive growth and improve operational excellence across global operations.
• Customs & Compliance: Oversee customs and compliance activities, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and tariffs.
• Manufacturing Strategy: Lead the development and execution of manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Advanced Manufacturing Engineering: Drive innovation in manufacturing processes through advanced engineering techniques and technologies by leading both strategy and execution.
• Financial Management: Oversee financial planning and analysis for operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and make versus buy analysis.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a global team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner cross-functionally with commercial, product development, and operations leaders to drive alignment on strategic priorities.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Technology Implementation: Identify and implement new technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation.
• Capital Budget Management: Develop and manage capital budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards across global operations.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborate with supply chain teams to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Continuous Improvement: Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in global manufacturing leadership roles, with a proven track record of strategic planning and operational excellence.
• Proven experience in managing multiple facilities.
• Expertise in customs and compliance, tariffs, white sheet manufacturing exercises, project management, financials, and make versus buy analysis.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills.
• Proficiency in continuous improvement methodologies and familiarity with emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Visionary mindset for innovative solutions and strategic thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $250,000 - $300,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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