Global Director, Business Excellence

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Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

LOCATION:

Chattanooga, TN

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Global Director of Business Excellence is responsible for the following enterprise-wide functions:

Manage and Construct a Team to Drive Business Process Improvements

Develop and Implement ONEAstec Strategic Business Model

Identify and Manage Oracle/Business Process Enhancement Opportunities

Define and Direct Creation of Essential Business Reports Requirements

Develop Clear Oracle Readiness Strategy

Construct End to End Oracle Testing Strategy for Launch

Evaluate and Deploy Middleware Solutions to Facilitate Effective Implementation of Business Model

DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Creation of Business Model:

Develop and implement innovative corporate business model aligned with the ONEAstec strategic objectives.

Collaborate with senior leadership to align business model with overall corporate strategy and goals.

Business model to define how Astec will run businesses and be usable for GMs/MDs to understand what Oracle will deliver.

Process Enhancements:

Evaluate and enhance existing business processes and integration of those business processes with Oracle platform to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions that drive operational excellence.

Manage and lead cross-functional teams consisting of Helix and Business resources to design and implement process optimization initiatives.

New Module requirements and evaluation:

Any new module requirements to be defined and justified with the business. The intent to be for use across ONEAstec; ie. Quality Module, Fusion module

Business Reporting:

Manage and lead Report Team consisting of Helix and Business resources.

Identify and define key business metrics and reporting requirements.

Manage development and maintenance of comprehensive business reports that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Utilize data analytics to support strategic decision-making and performance monitoring.

Filter new report requirements and use the same reports across Astec.

Oracle Readiness:

Assess the organization’s readiness for Oracle implementation, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Develop and execute a comprehensive Oracle readiness plan, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Testing Design:

Oversee the design and execution of testing plans for Oracle system implementations utilizing Helix and Business resources.

Ensure end to end testing protocols meet quality standards and are aligned with business objectives.

Collaborate with IT and functional teams to troubleshoot issues and validate testing results.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred or related field of study.

Extensive experience (10+ years) in management and process improvement.

Strong experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Proven leadership in process optimization.

Excellent

analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional

teams and senior leadership.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

Excellent project management and organizational abilities.

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