Vice President of Operational Excellence
Company Description
Big Stone Capital Group is an investment firm committed to deploying capital in ways that generate strong returns while positively impacting the world. The organization focuses on opportunities where financial performance aligns with social and environmental benefit. Team members collaborate to identify, evaluate, and grow investments that advance this mission-driven approach. The firm values analytical rigor, ethical decision-making, and long-term partnerships with stakeholders. Role Description The Vice President of Operational Excellence is a full-time, remote role responsible for driving performance improvements across Big Stone Capital Group’s portfolio and internal operations. This position leads the design and implementation of best-in-class processes, metrics, and governance to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability. Day-to-day responsibilities include assessing operational practices, identifying improvement opportunities, and partnering with leadership teams to implement standardized methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves collaborating with investment, finance, and operations teams to support due diligence, post-investment value creation, and risk management. The Vice President will prepare and present reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that operational strategies are aligned with the firm’s mission and growth objectives.
Qualifications
Candidates should possess strong expertise in Operations Management and Operational Excellence, including process improvement, performance measurement, and continuous improvement methodologies. Candidates should possess skills in Manufacturing Operations and Manufacturing Operations Management, with experience overseeing production environments and optimizing plant or facility-level performance. Candidates should possess knowledge of Supply Chain Management, including sourcing, logistics, inventory control, and supplier performance management. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives, driving change, and influencing stakeholders at executive and operational levels. Proficiency in data analysis, KPI development, and the use of metrics and dashboards to inform decision-making. Strategic thinking ability with a practical, hands-on approach to implementation in complex or multi-site organizations. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills in remote and distributed work environments. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, PMP) are beneficial. Experience working with investment firms, portfolio companies, or value-creation teams is a plus.