Business Excellence Director

Coats

Business Excellence Director responsible for driving performance management and strategic execution in EMEA's commercial operations. Overseeing improvement initiatives and manufacturing assessments across diverse teams.

Posted 6/17/2026full-time🇵🇱 PolandLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive EMEA Commercial Excellence
Support the standardization of KPIs, governance, and performance management cadence to strengthen accountability
Identify and help scale best practices across markets and sub-regions
Strengthen data-led decision-making through improved performance tracking and analytics
Support commercial transformation through digital enablers (e.g., HubSpot, Pricing Tools) and capability-building initiatives
Contribute to improvements in growth, margin, cost productivity, and customer satisfaction
Support sharper product and portfolio focus across key end uses (Apparel, Safety, OIA, Automotive, Footwear)
Contribute to strengthening customer value propositions as part of EAGLE
Support refinement of targeted growth strategies across sub-regions in line with segmentation
Support the running of a structured monthly operating rhythm across manufacturing
Track key performance metrics (productivity, quality, cost, service) and ensure visibility and transparency
Support follow-up on agreed actions to ensure timely resolution and accountability
Support a structured, fact-based assessment of the current manufacturing footprint
Contribute to analysis of cost structure, capacity utilization, logistics, service implications, and risk exposure
Support development of scenario models (e.g., consolidation, relocation, outsourcing)
Provide analytical input to inform recommendations, including financial impact and trade-offs
Assist in preparing materials to support senior leadership decision-making

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred
Experience supporting business transformation, operational excellence in a multi-country environment
Good commercial acumen combined with a good understanding of operations
Strong analytical capability with experience in financial analysis, scenario evaluation, and data-driven decision-making
Ability to translate strategic direction into structured plans and support execution with a focus on results
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work across functions and geographies without direct authority
Collaborative working style with the ability to build alignment across diverse teams and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive

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Hard Skills & Tools

performance managementdata analyticsfinancial analysisscenario evaluationKPI standardizationcost structure analysiscapacity utilizationlogistics analysisrisk exposure assessmentcommercial transformation

Soft Skills

analytical capabilitystakeholder managementinfluencing skillscollaborative workingstrategic planningresults-oriented executionaccountabilityalignment buildingcross-functional collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA