Business Unit Leader - Operations (Nights)

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 Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

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.

Why Campbell's...

• 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.
• Campbell's offers 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.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...
Business Unit Leader - Operations is responsible for the management of the production departments within the manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for setting the direction and achieving results through the entire operations team. This leadership role must be accomplished in an environment where safety comes first with a balanced 'lean' implementation mindset continually achieving and improving Quality/Housekeeping/Service levels/Productivity and Cost objectives. This position must partner with other functional areas, customers, and suppliers in order to align operational activities with established business objectives and product/customer requirements.

What you will do...
* Manages, leads, and supports multiple departments across the operation teams to include Packaging, Processing, Quality, Sanitation, Warehouse and Maintenance. Coordinates activities between departments; ensures established safety, quality, service, and costs initiatives are delivered and commitments are met.
* Reviews production schedules; monitors, evaluates, and optimizes production execution; establishes priorities and sequences as needed to achieve optimal results.
* Manages safe work practices throughout plant, observes safe work practices and communicates policies and practices with Business Unit Leaders/Department Managers, supervisors and team members. Interprets, develops, and coaches the team in company safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
* Oversees in-production product inspections and audits; ensures adherence to Quality and Food Safety standards that meet regulatory and customer expectations.
* Reviews production and operating reports; resolves operational, manufacturing, quality and maintenance problems to minimize cost, operational delays and Consumer and Foreign Matter complaints
* Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists team members in solving work problems. Troubleshoots unusual or difficult issues requiring coordination and communication across cross-functional departments; follows through with quality and/or process improvements.
* Develops, coaches and/or mentors direct reports and team members. Familiarizes team with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Communicates daily production performance and day-to-day issues with Business Unit/Department Leaders and team members. Interprets and ensures consistent application of company policies.
* Drives employee engagement, implements effective training programs to develop leadership and technical skills within both the salaried and hourly workforce. Provides feedback on performance and participates in creating development plans for each direct report.
* Maintains a cohesive associate working environment and ensures teambuilding sessions are conducted within each department.
* Serves as a champion for developing and maintaining a strong "CI" culture within the respective departments and across departments; continuously working to develop a mindset within the leadership team and the entire facility to seek continuous improvement opportunities including intangible activities, as well as tangible support of CI initiatives.
* May perform other duties as required:

Directs and manages multiple production operations teams from processing to packaging across multiple shifts in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Directly manages: 4 Supervisors as direct reports; indirectly manages all of the operations team members in processing and packaging on shifts covered in specific production areas for a manufacturing facility that produces more than 90 million pounds annually. Responsibilities include interviewing, and hiring employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees.

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of Lead/Supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate's Degree
• 5+ years of Lead/Supervisory experience within Food Manufacturing

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

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. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.