Senior Director, Global Food Safety Operations

Job Description:

• Develop and execute the global Food Safety manufacturing strategy, including long-term capacity, footprint, capital investment, and network optimization plans
• Lead operational performance across multiple manufacturing sites, with accountability for safety, quality, customer service, delivery, productivity, cost, inventory, and working capital outcomes
• Establish and deploy standardized operating systems, performance-management routines, Lean practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across the global network
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Engineering, Finance, HR, and R&D teams to resolve enterprise operational risks and support strategic growth initiatives
• Build and develop high-performing site and functional leadership teams through coaching, succession planning, capability development, and clear accountability mechanisms
• Lead annual operational planning, risk management, business continuity planning, product transfers, technology changes, acquisitions integration, and manufacturing readiness for new products

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Science, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in a complex operational environment
• Demonstrated multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience leading global teams preferred
• Proven success driving operational transformation, scalable operating systems, Lean manufacturing practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience managing operational budgets, productivity programs, capital planning, and resource allocation
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to influence decisions and deliver results across a global organization

Benefits:

• A standard benefits package
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of a global Food Safety manufacturing network
• Strategic leadership position with broad enterprise visibility and meaningful impact on operational performance, customer service, and business growth
• Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Equal opportunity employer