Employee Type:
Full time
Location:
IL Works from Home
Job Type:
Engineering Manufacturing
Job Posting Title:
Director of Technical Operations
About Us:
TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities 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, 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.
What You Gain:
Competitive compensation and benefits program
Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs
Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities
An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people
Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth
Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to yourteam through our employee recognition programs
Job Description:
About the Role:
The role of the Director of Technical Operations is accountable for developing and executing against all engineering and technical activities within a multi-plant Business Unit (BU) as assigned, that meet short- and long-range company objectives of the BU with optimum efficiency. These activities are inclusive of but not limited to non-capital and capital enabled initiatives, sustainability, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Is the point person to facilitate/lead the development of the BU and site(s) technical masterplan, including the development and execution of the 3 – 5 year capital plan.
This individual will drive technical solutions and provide leadership / direction to project management teams/managers responsible for development and execution of project scope, cost, and schedule (from concept to initial production) of multi–discipline capital programs and projects.
Direct and control the deployment of innovation, capital programs and projects at manufacturing and co-manufacturing facilities to improve performance in the areas of product quality, productivity, and capacity.
Play a lead role in ensuring the BU and Supply Chain, delivers against critical objectives such as achieving their sustainability targets, improving overall reliability, reducing waste, improving on quality and safety KPI’s, unlocking capacity and capability, and staying regulatory compliant.
Technical and professional development of the members of the BU technical team.
Provide thought leadership and support within the BU and Technical Operations organization to establish strategic direction and priorities.
Drive consistency and standardization throughout the Supply Chain and Technical Operations organizations.
Important Details: This is a full-time, remote position requiring 60% to 75% travel depending on plant needs.
About You:
You’ll fit right in if you have:
B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline or a similar Technical degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical preferred). Advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in a food manufacturing serving in an operation and/or technical capacity.
Formal project management training or certifications preferred.
Experience leading and managing technical disciplines and budgets in a multi-site manufacturing organization is essential.
Must be a highly effective program and capital project manager with experience managing complex initiatives across multiple sites.
Operational experience with TPM principles (i.e., pillars, systems, standard work) is highly desired.
Strong background in driving performance through improvements in reliability, reduction in losses, etc. via non-capital intensive measures.
Adept at working in traditional Engineering and Maintenance support programs such as AutoCAD, MS Project, SAP PM (or equivalent CMMS), etc.
Experience in developing individuals and teams professionally and technically.
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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.
Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada.
Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.
Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.
TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Disability Assistance
TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] . In your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying.
To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
EEO Considerations: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.