Sr. Director, Science and Technology

treehouse; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with generous employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Senior Director of Science & Technology to lead the enterprise Center of Excellence, driving long‑term technology strategies across ingredient science, processing, consumer research, and product optimization. You will collaborate with Product Development, Packaging, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to translate science into scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, rapid prototyping, and bold, data-driven innovation to strengthen manufacturing

Job description

Employee Type: Full time

Location: IL Oak Brook

Job Type: Research and Development

Job Posting Title: Sr. Director, Science and Technology

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 are seeking a Senior Director of Science & Technology to lead the enterprise Center of Excellence (COE), which is responsible for building and advancing TreeHouse Foods' technical capabilities across ingredient science, process technology, consumer understanding, and product optimization. This leader will serve as the company's highest level technical expert, driving long-term technology strategies while providing practical solutions that accelerate innovation, improve product quality, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and unlock sustainable business growth.

The organization will integrate Ingredient Technology, Processing Science, Culinary Innovation, Analytical Sciences, Consumer Research, and Sensory into one highly collaborative technical center supporting all business units.

This role partners closely with Product Development, Packaging, Operations, Procurement, Commercial, Growth Unit Leaders, Quality, Regulatory, and external suppliers to translate scientific insights into scalable business solutions.

You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to:

Technical Leadership & Subject Matter Expertise

Establish enterprise-leading technical expertise across key product categories, ingredient technologies, and manufacturing platforms.

Build recognized subject matter experts in ingredient functionality, processing technologies, analytical sciences, culinary innovation, consumer research, and sensory science.

Serve as the organization's trusted technical advisor on complex scientific and technology challenges.

Speed & Rapid Prototyping

Foster a culture of speed, agility, and experimentation.

Develop rapid prototyping capabilities that significantly accelerate concept development, learning cycles, and commercialization.

Simplify technical processes to reduce development timelines while maintaining scientific rigor and product quality.

Emerging & Disruptive Innovation

Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, ingredients, processes, and consumer trends that can create competitive advantage.

Build long‑t

Challenge conventional thinking and promote bold, science-driven innovation.

Technology Leadership

Develop and execute a multi-year Science & Technology roadmap aligned with enterprise growth priorities.

Translate scientific discoveries into scalable commercial solutions that improve product quality, manufacturing capability, and business performance.

Establish the organization as a recognized leader in food science and technology.

Customer-Centric Innovation

Develop compelling customer show