Bakery Plant Director: Safety, Quality & Growth

Campbell Soup Company; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 159,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

401(k) match

Unlimited sick time & PTO

On-site fitness center

On-site daycare

Company store discount

Campbell's Cares

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company, including Pepperidge Farms, seeks a Director of Site Operations for a 380-person Pepperidge Farms bakery site to drive safety, quality, cost and engagement. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to lead a high-performance, team-based operation and deliver continuous improvements.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, talent development, governance and cost reduction with accountability for KPIs and capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management, Supply Chains or Logistics.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain, with a solid track record in mid-smaller-scale operations.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• 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 and drive safety, quality, and productivity across all departments.
• Establish clear goals aligned with the company vision and ensure flawless execution of business objectives.
• Develop and retain talent to meet business needs and build a high-performing organization.
• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to support the corporate road map and plant vitality.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and cost efficiency across production and quality.
• Collaborate with functions to drive plant initiatives and meet company-wide measurables.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

TPM

Six Sigma

Leadership

People Management

Project Management

Communication

QA Knowledge

Food Safety

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Engineering

Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Campbell Soup Company, including Pepperidge Farms, seeks a Director of Site Operations for a 380-person Pepperidge Farms bakery site to drive safety, quality, cost and engagement. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to lead a high-performance, team-based operation and deliver continuous improvements.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, talent development, governance and cost reduction with accountability for KPIs and capital projects.