Operational Excellence Specialist

Treehouse Island, Inc.; Womelsdorf (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 5% employer match

Paid time off: 4 weeks vacation + sick

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking an Operational Excellence Specialist at our Womelsdorf, PA facility to drive TMOS implementation and sustainment while improving Supply Chain performance. You will partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency, and plant operations.

This on-site, first-shift role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–3 years in manufacturing or supply chain, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Operations, Management, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies or project-based work.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and support change initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support TMOS implementation and sustainment across the site.
• Act as change agent and support resources while modeling TMOS behaviors.
• Monitor KPIs related to supply chain performance and track follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with CI leaders to align with enterprise initiatives.
• Support execution of CI projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify process improvements and replicate best practices across sites.
• Use site data for prioritization, scoping, and execution planning.
• Support training and coaching on continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Employee Type: Full timeLocation: PA WomelsdorfJob Type: Supply Chain Continuous ImprovementJob Posting Title: Operational Excellence Specialist

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

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Operational Excellence Specialist to join our team at our Womelsdorf, PA facility, a manufacturer of quality confections. In this role, you will support the implementation and sustainment of the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS) while working to improve supply chain processes and operational performance. You will partner with site leadership and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, efficiency, and overall plant operations. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

• Support site leadership and process owners in implementing and sustaining TMOS, ensuring standard manufacturing processes are consistently applied
• Act as a change agent and support resource while modeling behaviors aligned with TMOS
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and support follow‑up actions
• Collaborate with continuous improvement leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide initiatives
• Support execution of continuous improvement projects to improve operational efficiency
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with replication of best practices across sites
• Utilize site data to support project prioritization, scope, and execution planning
• Support site-level initiatives and assist in driving process improvements
• Assist in project review meetings by tracking progress and documenting results
• Conduct analysis of product and information flow to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support training and coaching efforts related to continuous improvement tools and methodologiesContribute to plant‑wide initiatives and operational strategies
• Support additional tasks and duties as needed

Important Details

This is a full‑time, on‑site role on First Shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Operations, Management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment
• Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies or project‑based work
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and support change initiatives
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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].

TreeHouse Foods is 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].

TreeHouse Foods is 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”.