Director of Technical Operations

at TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 more than two dozen production facilities and several corporate offices 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 and develop their careers, 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 G ain :

+ Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and arobust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.

+ An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.

+ Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!

+ 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.

+ Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, fivesick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floatingholidays).

+ Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance 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, including plant-based resources.

+ 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 D etails: This is a full-time, remote position requiring 50% 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.

Your TreeHouse Foods Career is Just a Click Away!

Click on the “Apply” button or go directly to www.treehousefoods.com/careers to let us know you’re ready to join our team!

At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com

TreeHouse Use Only: #IND1

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 and EEO Considerations: At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time.” TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to partici