Manager - Manufacturing Operations

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations for the Franklin, WI facility, leading a 300-person operations department.
• Ensure efficient and effective functioning of the plant by managing day-to-day operations across departments.
• Foster a high-performing team-based environment and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Drive cost management and improvement initiatives while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Promote employee engagement and teamwork through ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Act as a strategic business partner with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers.
• Establish production standards, develop budget and cost controls, and ensure conformance to product quality, food safety, and specification programs.
• Ensure all employee safety, manufacturing and overhead cost, food safety, and product quality objectives are met.
• Develop direct reports by providing guidance, coaching, and assignments that result in high employee engagement and high-performing teams.
• Oversee and manage the plant's budget, including staffing, operations, maintenance, and capital expenditures.
• Create a culture of continuous improvement in production, quality, and cost, fostering innovation and efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and lead cross-functional teams to achieve sustainable improvements aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to the development of manufacturing process plans, including personnel, material, facility, tooling, and equipment needs.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities with other functions and suppliers to optimize production and resource utilization.
• Identify waste reduction and cost savings opportunities while maintaining high levels of efficient production and exceeding food safety and product quality standards.
• Review production and operating reports and direct the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
• Facilitate resolution of issues related to employee safety, food safety, and product quality.
• Develop and implement effective communication plans to keep Plant Management, Corporate, and reports informed about business objectives, priorities, results, initiatives, and changes.
• Provide input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Ensure all employees are knowledgeable about their roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure production requirements are met in a safe, cost-effective, and quality-conscious manner, in full compliance with state, federal, and industry-specific laws and regulations.
• Inspire and encourage plant employees to execute continuous improvement strategies and provide strategic direction for plant improvement priorities.
• Successfully implement all OPEX initiatives to support the Campbell Way of Working and ensure consistency with other plants.
• Collaborate with plant staff to develop and aggressively execute cost savings initiatives.
• Develop and maintain the plant's capital expense plans and execute capital plans by writing or delegating capital projects and requisitions.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are adhered to fairly and consistently.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues related to the manufacturing process, including equipment failures, non-conformance to formulas or procedures, and faulty processes.
• Lead root cause/failure analyses within a short time frame with limited information while avoiding excessive cost exposure.
• Reduce "Total Delivered Cost" by coordinating efforts to increase efficiencies across all departments and functions, focusing on specific barriers and inefficiencies.
• Communicate and relate to the general workforce effectively, manage change, and address unforeseen employee relations issues to keep morale high and employees engaged.
• Create and communicate the vision and possess business acumen to understand and incorporate the company's strategic roadmap into plant initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Small Plant) or 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Medium Plant).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a business or technical field.
• Proven experience in managing and developing talent, ensuring effective team dynamics and engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams, driving performance and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Proven experience with lean and Six Sigma concepts, including implementing programs and systems.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Pay

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $101,500–$139,600. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.