Bakery Plant Director: Operational Excellence & Growth

Campbell Soup Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 201,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company seeks a Director, Site Operations to lead a large Pepperidge Farms bakery site in Denver. You will manage day-to-day operations across departments, drive safety, quality and cost objectives, and transform the site into a high-performing, team-based operation.

You will partner with internal and external customers, suppliers and peers to execute strategies, develop talent, and deliver sustainable improvements with disciplined execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management, Supply Chains or Logistics.
• 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain management, manufacturing, engineering, and quality in a continuous manufacturing operation with full P&L responsibility.
• 5+ years of people management experience demonstrating ability to lead diverse teams effectively in a high-performance organization.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Equipment Reliability, and Six Sigma.
• Basic knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and R&D interfaces.
• Prior experience in managing and leading a (select non-union/union) environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations through direct reports.
• Ensure safety, employee engagement, and talent development objectives are met.
• Set clear goals aligned with the plant's vision and drive flawless execution.
• Develop and retain high-performing teams with the right skills and motivation.
• Create long-term strategic plans supporting the corporate road map.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in production, quality, and cost.
• Collaborate with functions to drive plant and company initiatives and governance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved productivity, waste reduction and safety.
• Monitor KPIs and lead action plans for gaps in labor, yield and cost.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental policies.
• Establish governance to review performance and drive zero-loss mindset.
• Lead manufacturing standards, governance, and compliance across the site.
• Engage stakeholders across the organization.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Equipment Reliability

Six Sigma

Sales interface

R&D interface

People management

Supply Chain

Manufacturing Ops

P&L experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Operations/Business Management

Supply Chains or Logistics

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Campbell Soup Company seeks a Director, Site Operations to lead a large Pepperidge Farms bakery site in Denver. You will manage day-to-day operations across departments, drive safety, quality and cost objectives, and transform the site into a high-performing, team-based operation.

You will partner with internal and external customers, suppliers and peers to execute strategies, develop talent, and deliver sustainable improvements with disciplined execution.