Serve as the strategic driver and onsite leader for the Twin Falls plant’s highest-priority initiatives, programs, and cross-functional projects
Partner with the SVP of Operations and Site Leadership Team to translate strategic objectives into actionable, prioritized initiatives and execution plans
Drive operational discipline by establishing clear timelines, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks for major programs
Ensure cross-functional alignment and proactive communication across Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance/Utilities, EHS, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, and R&D
Serve as the primary onsite sponsor and leader for high-priority initiatives (e.g., capacity expansion, line performance optimization, cost-reduction programs, new capabilities, digital transformation, and workforce strategies)
Build and oversee project management structures that track progress, anticipate risks, and ensure resource allocation is optimized
Remove obstacles, escalate issues appropriately, and ensure initiative owners have the tools, data, and support needed for success
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, using data-driven decision making to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and systemic gaps
Embed best-practice methodologies (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) to elevate execution and sustain long-term improvements
Influence and coach leaders across the site to build executional rigor, enhance organizational capability, and improve cross-functional collaboration
Act as a thought partner to the SVP of Operations on site strategy, organizational design, talent development, and long-term capability building
Provide clear communication to senior leadership on initiative status, resource demands, risks, and recommendations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field)
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, engineering, or a related environment
Demonstrated success leading complex, high-impact, cross-functional programs within a large-scale manufacturing or CPG facility
Deep experience with Lean, TPM, continuous improvement, and operational excellence frameworks
Exceptional leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority and drive alignment across diverse teams
Strong project and portfolio management capability; able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
Highly skilled in problem-solving, risk mitigation, systems thinking, and change management
Outstanding communication skills; able to translate complexity into clarity for all levels of the organization
Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities and significant ambiguity.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment