Site Director II

The Site Director II is responsible for managing and providing strategic guidance to operations Leaders. This position is accountable for all aspects of site operations. Direct reports include Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, with Matrix reporting for Finance, Quality, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety. Responsibility for developing and adhering to the annual production budget, participating in new product development and planning, attending and participating in various organizational meetings. The Site Director is accountable for supervision of all direct and indirect reports in a way that is beneficial to all associates and helps to establish and maintain a positive relationship with them.

Duties and Responsibilities :

- Continuously improve our Employee Safety systems, identify issues and solve them, and drive for a Zero mindset on employee injuries
- Assure our Food Safety and Quality systems are in place, and overdeliver customer expectations
- Work with our supply chain team to identify capacity constraints and make sure we can deliver our promise to our customer of 98.5% level customer service every month.
- Implement our Guenther Performance Systems, our Lean approach to Manufacturing and drive proactive communication throughout every level of the organization.
- Leverage our GPS approach to lead by example out on the floor and calibrating teams on performance where they work
- Deliver 3-5% cost savings annually through identifying and executing projects to improve OEE, reduce product waste, reduce unnecessary costs, etc.
- Create and drive annual business plans on People, Safety, Quality, Service and Costs
- Lead the Plant teams and make sure everyone has clear goals, objectives and expectations on performance, and calibrate the team on results regularly
- Monitoring daily operation schedules  for all departments for accuracy and ensuring daily operational goals are realized
- Provide strategic guidance to the organization through participation in cross functional meetings and data analysis on sales trends and cost performance.
- Create a 3 – 5 year strategic plan for the facility that assures supply and maintains infrastructure needs, and can support the organizations growth strategy
- Improve the facility stewardship and asset maintenance
- Participate in new product development and planning by researching the cost and ability of producing the product
- Lead the implementation of new product implementation for the facility.
- Adhere to the approved operations annual budget and provide budget updates and adjustments as requested to Sr. Director and/or Vice President.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including a minimum of 3 years in a plant operations leadership role with responsibility for multiple functions, departments, or shifts.
- Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement training or certification is preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and manufacturing performance or maintenance systems.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software.
- Strong working knowledge of food safety standards and regulations (HACCP, GMP, FDA guidelines, etc.).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional manufacturing teams and drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, and cost.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, financial, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate operating data into action.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, coaching, and change-management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and balance daily execution with longer-term site priorities.
- Ability to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and clearly communicate direction internally and externally.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

- Manage and develop multiple direct reports, which may include Manager(s), Supervisor(s), and other site functional leaders based on site structure.
- Work requires supervising and monitoring work performance of direct reports including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
- Develop functional responsibilities of individuals that report to this position and ensure that best-in-class output is created.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

- Primarily works in a manufacturing environment with regular time spent in both office and production areas.
- Regular presence on the production floor is required to observe operations, engage with employees and leaders, and support site performance.
- May be exposed to manufacturing-related conditions including noise, temperature variations, dust, odors, moving equipment, and other conditions typical of a food production environment.
- Must be able to safely navigate production, warehouse, maintenance, and other facility areas as needed.
- Flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as business or operational needs require.
- Travel may be required based on business needs, generally up to 10%.

Expectations:

- Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. T he salary range for this role is:
$148,500.00 - $237,600.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. ​

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

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