Senior Site Operations Director – Bakery

Campbell Soup Company; Ashland (OH); On-site; USD 147,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Ashland, OH, is seeking an Associate Director, Site Operations for a 120+ person Campbell’s Snacks bakery site producing Pepperidge Farms and Archway cookies. You will oversee safety, quality, maintenance, cost, and employee engagement, transforming the site into a high‑performing team environment.

The role requires strategic partnering with internal/external customers and continuous improvement leadership, with a strong focus on talent development and governance to

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing and supply chain with mid-sized operations.
• 5+ years of people management leading diverse teams.
• Experience in food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily plant operations through direct reports.
• Ensure safety, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Set clear goals aligning plant efforts with the organization's vision.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with functions to drive plant and company objectives.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

HS Degree or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management

Job description

Campbell Soup Company in Ashland, OH, is seeking an Associate Director, Site Operations for a 120+ person Campbell’s Snacks bakery site producing Pepperidge Farms and Archway cookies. You will oversee safety, quality, maintenance, cost, and employee engagement, transforming the site into a high‑performing team environment.

The role requires strategic partnering with internal/external customers and continuous improvement leadership, with a strong focus on talent development and governance to