Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization

Sturm Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with 5% employer match

Paid time off: vacation, sick days, 11

Tuition reimbursement

DevelopU platform with courses

Diversity and inclusive culture

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, a leading private label foods manufacturer, seeks a Director of Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization to lead enterprise-wide transformation and network optimization initiatives across our facilities. This role guides cross-functional teams, establishes program governance, and drives change management to realize benefits.

Based in Oak Brook, IL or the Dallas–Fort Worth area, this full-time position requires 50–75% travel and delivers strategic value through

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, operations finance, enterprise transformation, strategy, or program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple functions, sites, and senior stakeholders in manufacturing.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including business case development, cost/savings tracking, dashboards, and executive support.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide operations transformation programs from concept through implementation and benefits realization.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and resources.
• Provide regular updates to executives on progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Establish governance, risk management, and decision-making frameworks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability for execution.
• Support change management so changes are implemented and sustained.

Skills

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional initiatives

Financial analysis

Executive decision support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Supply Chain/Operations/Finance

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Production Operations

Job Posting Title:

Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

Job Description:

About the Role:

The Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization leads enterprise-wide operations transformation and manufacturing network optimization initiatives. This role helps ensure the company’s manufacturing network can support strategic growth, improve productivity, and meet supply chain objectives.

This role will guide cross-functional execution, establish program governance, and lead change management for complex operational initiatives. You’ll combine strategic program leadership with hands‑on transformation expertise to help teams deliver initiatives effectively and realize their intended benefits.

Your portfolio may include network optimization, product transfers, plant consolidations, capacity expansions, facility startups, and continuous improvement programs.

Lead Operations Transformation

• Lead high-impact operational transformation programs from concept through implementation and benefit realization.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Provide clear, regular updates to executives and other stakeholders on progress, decisions, risks, and outcomes.
• Establish program governance, escalation processes, risk‑management practices, and decision‑making frameworks.
• Partner with senior leaders to align initiatives with corporate strategy and operational priorities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and drive accountability for execution and results.
• Support change management so operational changes are implemented effectively and sustained.

Optimize the Manufacturing Network

• Lead manufacturing network initiatives, including: Product transfers and line relocations, capacity balancing and expansions, facility startups and commissioning, manufacturing footprint optimization
• Evaluate the operational, financial, customer, and supply chain impacts of proposed network changes.
• Develop business cases, cost‑benefit analyses, and implementation strategies to support informed decisions.
• Help ensure transitions and other operational changes are planned and executed effectively.

Important Details:

• This is a full-time role with travel ranging from 50-75%.
• The ideal location for this role is based in our Oak Brook, IL headquarters or in the Dallas‑Fort Worth area.
• The anticipated compensation for this position ranges from $154,700.00 - 232,100.00 USD annually. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics and business or organizational needs. For certain roles, the successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation award, bonus and equity pay.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, engineering, operations finance, enterprise transformation, strategy, or program management.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives across multiple functions, sites, and senior stakeholders in manufacturing required; food manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical capability, including business case development, cost/savings tracking, scenario analysis, operational modeling, dashboards, and executive‑level decision support.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing complexity, cost drivers, equipment performance, labor models, food safety, customer service, capacity, inventory, and operational readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and drive results in a complex, matrixed organization without relying solely on direct authority.

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑[e-mail]