Position Summary: The Post Merger Integration Director will identify, track, manage, and support the execution of synergy and efficiency projects for M&A. The position will lead cross-functional project teams and workstreams to achieve projected savings. Essential Job Functions:
- Direct M&A follow-up projects for ongoing integration, including financial planning, synergies, and sales distribution support.
- Develop and direct project workstreams for synergies; prioritize projects; conduct audits; ensure achievement of savings projections and KPIs.
- Transform business requirements into integration, cost savings, or risk management opportunities.
- Execute synergy and efficiency projects (e.g., automation, food safety, energy management) in collaboration with Central and US teams.
- Report and track KPIs for synergies and integration projects.
- Coordinate local support for FUEL and EPICAL projects.
- Integrate Sigma practices into daily operations while minimizing disruption and applying change management techniques.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business or 4 years of equivalent experience
- 7 years of project management experience
- 7 years of financial analysis and modeling experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Experience managing teams
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Experience deploying projects using change management techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
- Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing
- Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing
- Frequent use of hands and arms; oral and auditory communication
- Specific vision abilities including close vision and focus adjustment
- Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds