Associate Director, Site Operations

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao's Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder's of Hanover.Swanson, and V8. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... - Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). - Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. - Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. - If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. - Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. - Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... The Associate Director, Site Operations, is responsible for managing plant operations of a 120+ person Campbell's Snacks bakery site, making Pepperidge Farms and Archway cookies. The incumbent will ensure all key objectives are met, and will oversee and monitor performance for safety, quality, maintenance, cost, customer service, and employee engagement. This role oversees day-to-day activities across all departments and leads the transformation to a high-performing, team-based environment. The incumbent must be a strategic business partner with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers throughout the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to drive continuous improvement using innovative tools and approaches. Key leadership requirements include inspiring trust, creating direction, driving decision-making, building talent and culture, executing with excellence, and owning the results. What you will do... Leadership: Manage daily plant operations through direct reports. Workplace Objectives: Ensure that the operation meets key workplace objectives such as safety, employee engagement, and talent development and retention. Alignment and Accountability: Establish clear goals that align the plant's efforts with the organization's vision; ensure synergies between people, processes, and strategies to drive flawless execution of business objectives. Talent Development: Enhance organizational talent; build a competitively superior organization by attracting, developing, and retaining talent to ensure that people with the right skills and motivation are in the right place at the right time to meet business needs. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans which support the corporate strategic road map and ensure the vitality of the plant operation. Continuous Improvement: Create a culture of continuous improvement in production, quality, and cost. Foster a culture of innovation and efficiency. Monitor performance metrics and lead cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable improvements that align with organizational goals. Corporate Collaboration: Work with various functions/business partners to drive plant and company initiatives, facilitate exemplary e