Associate Director, Technical Services – Meals & Beverages

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the development and implementation of technical capability programs focused on process health, product design, manufacturability, and product quality for Campbell’s Meals & Beverages brands.

• Supervise technical service leads, industrialization leads, and/or Quality Engineers.

• Facilitate scale-up and vertical start-up initiatives for innovation, business continuity, and Lean Six Sigma projects.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive objectives and deliverables.

• Establish direction for early risk management and strategic capability platforms.

• Formulate execution plans aimed at enhancing consumer acceptance and reducing costs.

• Provide program models that support technical capability development and excellence in product/process.

• Mentor, coach, and train employees while fostering engagement, empowerment, and teamwork.

• Ensure adherence to company policies regarding safety, quality, and workplace conduct.

• Set direction and synchronize risk profiles for ongoing projects.

• Manage processes related to technical readiness, including playbooks, trial readiness procedures, post-launch scorecards, loss model standards, and technical maturity frameworks.

• Create and implement process-health models, defect-elimination initiatives, and Run to Target programs.

• Define team objectives and capabilities that align with business requirements.

• Lead continuous improvement and process management teams across functions.

• Engage in hiring, performance assessments, retention strategies, and employee relations decisions.

• Develop and execute communication plans for commercialization, industrialization, technical readiness, project updates, objectives, and outcomes.

• Collaborate with plant and commercialization teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.

• At least ten (10) years of experience in process development, process engineering, manufacturing operations, or project management in a manufacturing setting, preferably within the food industry.

• Experience in managing teams.

• Willingness to travel 75% of the time.

• Familiarity with the commercialization process and execution requirements in a plant setting.

• Understanding of process development concepts, scalability, and targeted in-process metrics.

• Ability to navigate organizational change, influence others, and lead change initiatives effectively.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects concurrently while prioritizing according to business demands.

• Skill in maintaining relationships with employees across all levels of the organization.

• Proficiency in effectively interfacing with various departments/functions and Corporate Senior Management.

• Ability to train a diverse range of salaried and hourly employees, adjusting training programs and presentation styles accordingly.

• Proven cross-functional experience with a track record of achieving successful business outcomes.

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, HACCP guidelines, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and leading initiatives that yield bottom-line results.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to devise action plans based on actual data.

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.

• Strong skills in training and facilitation.

• Proficiency in Windows-based software applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Six Sigma training is preferred.

• Experience with SAP is an advantage.

• Familiarity with Minitab or statistical analysis is a plus.

• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions and immediate vesting.

• Unlimited sick leave.

• Paid time off and holiday compensation.

• Complimentary access to the fitness center if located at WHQ.

• Availability of on-site daycare and a company store if situated at WHQ.

• Campbell’s Cares program that matches employee donations and/or volunteer activities up to $1,500 annually.

• Participation in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

• Wellness benefits that commence on the first day of employment.