VP, Veralto Enterprise Systems (VES)

THE OPPORTUNITY The Vice President, Veralto Enterprise System (VES), for ChemTreat is a critical enterprise leadership role responsible for embedding VES as a core cultural and operating advantage across the organization. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the L1 leadership team, this executive will drive enterprise-wide continuous improvement to accelerate operational excellence, commercial growth, productivity, and sustainable performance. This leader will own the VES roadmap for ChemTreat — partnering closely with the President and senior leadership to translate strategy into execution through disciplined Policy Deployment, performance management, and capability building. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on leadership, ensuring VES is deeply integrated into how the business operates, makes decisions, and delivers results. Beyond delivering near-term impact, the VP, VES will build and sustain long-term organizational capability by developing leaders, strengthening VES talent across the enterprise, and reinforcing a continuous improvement mindset that is foundational to Veralto's culture and future growth. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Enterprise VES Leadership & Strategy Partner closely with the President as a core member of the L1 leadership team to drive targeted, sustainable improvement aligned to ChemTreat's strategy, Core Value Drivers, and key performance indicators. Own the design, deployment, and evolution of ChemTreat's VES capability roadmap, including VES certification strategy and long-term capability building. Lead and shape senior leadership operating rhythms, including Policy Deployment reviews and senior operating reviews, ensuring rigor, focus, and measurable impact. Serve as the enterprise champion of VES fundamentals — daily management, standard work, and structured problem-solving — ensuring consistent application where it drives true business value. Act as a thought partner to senior leaders, identifying functional and enterprise-level pain points and applying VES to unlock breakthrough performance. Capability Building & Enablement Build, lead, and sustain a high-performing VES organization that provides formal and informal coaching, training, and mentorship across the enterprise. Elevate VES fluency and leadership capability across senior leaders and functional teams, reinforcing continuous improvement as a core leadership expectation. Mentor business VES Leaders and strengthen enterprise-wide consistency in VES application, certification, and best-practice sharing. Partner with Veralto Enterprise System Office (VESO) and platform leadership on Policy Deployment workshops and enterprise initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities. Execution Excellence & Results Delivery Develop and execute an annual VES improvement roadmap aligned to ChemTreat's strategic priorities, with clear action plans, milestones, and accountability. Ensure disciplined execution and sustainment of Kaizen activity, including funnel management, prioritization, leadership engagement, and long-term results realization. Oversee VES certification planning and deployment to ensure ChemTreat develops and sustains the right mix of certified practitioners, trainers, and advanced leaders to be VES self-sustaining. Act as process steward for enterprise improvement mechanisms, including PD matrices, action plans, bowlers, and PSPs, ensuring rigor, resourcing, and follow-through. Regularly engage at Gemba to assess process effectiveness, reinforce standards, and identify opportunities for improvement across operations, commercial, and support functions. Lead the continuous evolution of ChemTreat's improvement processes, tools, and best practices to drive scalable, repeatable performance gains. QUALIFICATIONS Education & Technical Background Bachelor's degree required; preference for Engineering, Physical Sciences, Operations, or related technical disciplines. Business or Marketing degrees also considered. Master's degree or MBA strongly preferred. Deep working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including VES, Toyota Production System, Lean, and Six Sigma. Leadership & Strategy Experience Minimum 5 years of senior leadership experience deploying Lean and continuous improvement tools across multiple functional areas (e.g., Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain). Substantial experience in a multinational senior leadership position with ideal background and experience in Industrial or Manufacturing businesses, experience in global companies producing products in a complex global environment. Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership experience deploying Lean and continuous improvement methodologies across multiple functions (e.g., Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain). Experience operating in complex, global, industrial or manufacturing environments with demonstrated enterprise-level influence. Proven ability to translate strategy into execution and deliver measurable, sustained business results. Continuous Improvement & Technical Expertise Significant hands-on experience applying quality and improvement tools (e.g., problem-solving, statistical analysis, design of experiments, variation reduction). Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives across operations, commercial, and functional organizations. Hands-on, Gemba-oriented leader comfortable engaging directly with frontline teams and senior executives alike. Experience deploying visual management systems and structured performance management tools. Analytical, Communication, & Influence Skills Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to synthesize complex business issues into clear, high-level insights and recommendations. Exceptional communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels. Proven experience training, coaching, and developing leaders while sustaining improvement behaviors over time. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Demonstrated ability to set goals, take initiative, and resolve complex business problems. Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%. CRITICAL COMPETENCIES & KEY ATTRIBUTES The successful VP, VES will bring a powerful combination of strategic mindset, hands-on leadership, and influential coaching capabilities. This role requires more than technical expertise — it emphasizes the ability to motivate, challenge, and elevate leaders and teams to deliver sustainable results through others. Key attributes include: Living Veralto's core values: Apply Insights, Instill Trust, Deliver Results, and Win as a Team. A performance-driven mindset grounded in humility, accountability, and shared success. Strong situational awareness with the ability to adapt leadership and communication style across cultures, functions, and levels. Ability to challenge and inspire leaders while creating psychological safety for innovation and learning. Capacity to bring clarity to complexity, translating ambiguity into focused, actionable plans. Pragmatic application of VES — deploying tools flexibly where they create real business impact. Strong self-awareness and commitment to personal and organizational growth. Inclusive leadership style that builds trust, values diverse perspectives, and develops future leaders. Proven ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across the enterprise. Credibility with senior leaders through deep technical fluency and strategic acumen. Clear bias for action, accountability, and results. Strong executive communication skills, including facilitation, training, and executive presentations. Experimental, learning-oriented mindset that encourages smart risk-taking and rapid-cycle improvement. #L1-AS1 US ONLY: The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate's position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The compensation range for this role is $250000 - $300000 USD per year. This job is also eligible for Bonus Pay. 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