Sr. Director Manufacturing - Modern Oral

About the Role

This role is accountable for the end-to-end manufacturing performance of the Modern Oral category across two manufacturing sites. You will lead production, engineering, quality, safety, and continuous improvement activities to deliver business objectives while supporting category growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end manufacturing performance for the Modern Oral category across two sites.
• Deliver results in safety, quality, service, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Lead execution of growth, capacity, and operational readiness plans to support business demand.
• Drive standardization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across sites.
• Build organizational capability through leadership development, succession planning, and workforce readiness.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Commercial teams to align manufacturing execution with business priorities.

Key accountabilities include:

• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Product quality and customer service
• Manufacturing cost and productivity performance
• Capacity and growth readiness
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement
• Talent development and organizational development

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success leading multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong track record delivering results in safety, quality, cost, service, and productivity within complex manufacturing environments.

Leadership Expectations

• Sets strategy and drives execution.
• Builds high-performing teams and leadership capability.
• Creates alignment across functions and sites.
• Fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans offered:

• 401(k) plan with company match (100% of employee contributions up to 6%, plus an additional 3% company contribution regardless of participation).
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).
• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high-deductible health plan.
• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care.
• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counseling sessions per issue each calendar year.
• Company-paid life insurance (1x annual base pay, $50,000 minimum).
• Company-paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance (2x annual base pay, $50,000 minimum).
• Voluntary insurances at group rates (employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, auto & home insurance).
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.
• Dependent Scholarship Programs.
• Free confidential personal financial counseling service.
• Charitable giving matching grants program.
• Health-care concierge service.
• Volunteer service opportunities.
• Extensive training opportunities.
• Company vehicle for eligible employees.
• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.

Pay

Competitive salary (specifics not provided).

Schedule

• Paid Leave:
  • Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days).
  • Vacation (15 days for levels below Senior Director, 25 days for Senior Director and Officers; pro-rated during first year).
  • Holidays (9 company-recognized holidays + 2 annual personal holidays).
  • Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity.
  • Funeral Leave.
  • Short-Term Disability Leave.
  • Long-Term Disability Leave.
  • Jury Duty Leave.
  • Military Leave.
  • Released Time for Children’s Education.
  • Community Outreach Leave.
  • Other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.