Director of Manufacturing - Food

CSG Talent; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CSG Talent is partnering with a leading baked goods manufacturer to hire a Director of Manufacturing. This senior role reports to the CEO and is part of the executive leadership team responsible for delivering best-in-class operational performance across two manufacturing plants and the broader supply chain.

The successful candidate will lead managers across manufacturing, engineering, technology and supply chain, drive Lean standardization, and build integrated processes with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in engineering, food science or business management.
• 15+ years in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading large, multi-site operations with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a senior team across manufacturing, engineering, technology and supply chain.
• Own end-to-end supply chain and plant operations, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive Lean initiatives, standardization and process improvements.
• Build integrated processes with cross-functional teams and monitor KPIs.
• Manage raw material and labor budgets in line with standard costing.
• Develop continuous improvement and lean manufacturing strategies.
• Reduce costs in alignment with business strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Food Science or Business

Job description

Our client, Baked goods manufacturer supplying to the food and beverage and the Baking Goods industry across North America They are Hiring for Director of Manufacturing eporting to the CEO who will be part of the senior leadership team responsible for driving best in class operational performance across two manufacturing plants

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of Managers responsible for manufacturing, engineering, technology and supply chain activities
• Full responsibility for the supply chain, including strategic and operational management of manufacturing plants
• Driving the simplification of production processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of Lean methodology
• Building integrated processes in supply chain by working with all functions in the Group and tracking performance through effective KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
• Effectively manage raw material and labour budgets in line with standard costings
• Develop the continuous improvement strategy
• Develop a lean manufacturing strategy
• Reduce costs on line with general business strategy

About you

• Degree-level educated in a related field - Engineering, Food Science or Business Management
• A minimum of 15 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Ability to lead large and complex teams
• Experience in a multi-site operations is essential
• Ability to demonstrate a high drive for results
• Strong examples of growing and developing a pipeline of talent
• Strong commercial acumen
• Able to identify trends and react swiftly to an ever-changing environment.