Sr Director, Site Operations (Food Manufacturing)

Location: USA - PA - Denver; onsite presence is required in the manufacturing facility, including frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, inspections, and emergency response across the site.

Target base salary: $200,600-$275,900 annually, plus other compensation and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a food manufacturing company whose portfolio includes hirify.global, Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Cape Cod, Chunky, Kettle Brand, Lance, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, and V8.

What you will do

• Manage daily operations through direct reports at an 800+ employee Pepperidge Farms bakery producing breads, rolls, buns, cookies, and Goldfish crackers.
• Oversee safety, quality, maintenance, cost, customer service, employee engagement, manufacturing standards, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and execute long-term strategic plans aligned with the corporate roadmap and establish goals connecting people, processes, and business strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement, innovation, cost reduction, waste reduction, productivity initiatives, and cross-functional performance improvement teams.
• Monitor labor, budget variance, yield, delivered cost, controllable expenses, capital expenditures, and other performance indicators; create action plans for gaps.
• Build talent and culture, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and drive decision-making, accountability, and sustainable performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management, Supply Chains, or Logistics.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain management, manufacturing, engineering, and quality within a continuous manufacturing operation, with full P&L responsibility.
• 5+ years of people management experience leading diverse teams effectively in a high-performance organization.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Equipment Reliability, and Six Sigma.
• Basic knowledge of Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and R&D interfaces.
• Prior experience managing and leading a non-union or union environment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, maintain a visible facility presence, wear required PPE, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and perform bending, reaching, and stooping.
• Ability to respond to operational issues and emergencies across the site and work a flexible schedule as business needs require.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with P&L responsibility and Six Sigma certification.
• Ability to lead and inspire teams, drive performance, and foster continuous improvement.
• Experience managing and developing talent, team dynamics, and employee engagement.
• Strong business acumen and strategic decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Safety Management, Logistics, and Warehouse Management.
• High proficiency in MS Office and other digital productivity tools.
• Ability to advance Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives through community engagement and servant leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance benefits begin on the first day.
• Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment from the first day and immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• WHQ employees have access to a fitness center, onsite childcare, and a company store.
• Employee donation and volunteer matching through the hirify.global Cares program, plus Employee Resource Groups.