Bend, OR | Full-time | Onsite
Be the Force Driving Global Operational Excellence
Are you ready to lead large-scale transformation across a global manufacturing network? At Suterra, we’re shaping the future of sustainable agriculture through science, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of operational excellence. As the Plant Transformation Leader you’ll partner directly with our Global Executive Team to define and execute a bold agenda for capital investment, new process development and organizational muscle-building across Suterra’s multi-platform, international footprint.
This is not a theoretical role - it’s hands-on leadership. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with the Suterra Executive Team, plant teams, functional leaders, and engineers to streamline systems, modernize manufacturing, and embed a culture of continuous improvement that drives measurable, lasting impact.
Our Commitment
Suterra is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.
What You’ll Do
- Define and drive the global improvement agenda in partnership with the Global Executive Team, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality.
- Partner with the Executive Team, Engineering and Finance functions to scope out and deliver capital projects that support new product launches, operational improvements, and enhanced plant capabilities while providing tangible returns on investment.
- Lead complex, cross-functional improvement projects across multiple sites, from manufacturing redesign and automation to product flow optimization and training system transformation.
- Champion operational excellence through the implementation of Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methodologies that enhance productivity, quality, and scalability.
- Facilitate standardization and best-practice sharing across regions to ensure consistent, world-class operations.
- Lead and recruit operations personnel to strengthen performance and expand plant capabilities. Empower teams to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, develop talent and implement improvements.
- Leverage data and analytics to prioritize opportunities, measure success, and communicate progress to the shareholder.
Qualifications
What You Bring
- Proven operational leadership experience, ideally including plant management or direct responsibility for manufacturing operations.
- 5–10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial process improvement roles with increasing scope and responsibility.
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives, from concept to execution, in multi-site or global environments.
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies; certification strongly preferred.
- Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate executive objectives into actionable plans.
- Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing skills, able to align diverse stakeholders and inspire accountability at all levels.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
Why Suterra?
If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your judgment is valued, and your effort directly contributes to growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Suterra is the world’s leader in pheromone-based pest control, part of The Wonderful Company family of brands. With a modern, state-of-the-art facility in beautiful Bend, Oregon, we’re growing fast and investing heavily in innovation, people, and sustainable solutions.
You’ll join a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking team where your ideas shape the future of sustainable operations on a global scale.
Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.
To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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Skills Required
- Proven operational leadership experience, ideally including plant management
- 5-10+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or industrial process improvement roles
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale change initiatives in multi-site or global environments
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies; certification strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
What We Do
Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $5 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.
