Special Projects Director

CORE ACCOUNTABILITY

WFAN NINE LANES Leadership Consistency & Clarity

• Practical, FSMA-Aligned Operating Standards
• Demand Planning & Scheduling Stability
• Workforce Capability, Training & Development
• Real-Time Quality Integration
• Transportation & Delivery Alignment
• Model Mill Standards & Operational Visibility
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Capital Efficiency & Long-Term Planning

Enterprise Program Leadership

• Partner with business leaders and own the Nine Lanes transformation roadmap
• Establish governance and ensure integration across initiatives

Project & Portfolio Management

• Lead concurrent enterprise initiatives with clear scope, milestones, metrics, and benefits realization

Change Management & Adoption

• Design and execute change strategies that drive adoption, sustainability, and leader engagement

Model Mill & Standardization Leadership

• Partner with business leaders to drive progress and manage the process of Model Mill standards
• Ensure consistent execution supported by training and leader routines

Cross-Functional Integration

• Integrate work across Operations, Quality, FSQR, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Transportation, HR, Finance, and IT

Performance Measurement & Reporting

• Define KPIs, maintain dashboards, and provide executive-ready reporting

Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer

• Institutionalize learning and build internal project and change leadership capability

Strategic Advisory & Continuous Improvement

• Advise leadership on priorities and continuously refine initiatives based on results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 10–15 years of progressive experience leading enterprise-scale initiatives
• Strong project management, change leadership, business acumen, and executive communication skills required
• Strong, practical knowledge of feed manufacturing processes, mill operations, equipment performance, and maintenance practices
• Proven experience managing and improving shrink, waste, yield, throughput, downtime, and key cost drivers
• Hands-on experience with quality systems, inventory control, production scheduling, and raw material management
• Working understanding of animal nutrition principles as they relate to feed manufacturing performance and product quality
• Working knowledge of FSMA, SQF, and applicable federal and state feed safety regulations
• Practical understanding of manufacturing economics, including budgets, operating costs, and basic P&L concepts
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate results, quantify ROI, and support data-driven decision-making
• Clear, effective written and verbal communication skills with strong cross-functional collaboration ability
• Customer & Stakeholder Orientation
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance service expectations and operational discipline
• Ability to build productive working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners
• Systems & Tools Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Laserfiche and manufacturing, maintenance, or production systems preferred

Benefits

• Paid Time Off, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Parental Leave, etc.
• Carebridge Employee Assistance Program For All Full-time Members
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Wenger Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws.