Senior Director, Global Food Safety Operations

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

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the global Food Safety manufacturing strategy, encompassing long-term capacity, site footprint, capital investments, and network optimization plans.

• Oversee operational performance across various manufacturing locations, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, customer service, delivery, productivity, costs, inventory, and working capital outcomes.

• Create and implement standardized operating systems, performance-management routines, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the global network.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, EHS, Engineering, Finance, HR, and R&D teams to address enterprise operational risks and support strategic growth initiatives.

• Build and nurture high-performing site and functional leadership teams through coaching, succession planning, capability enhancement, and clear accountability frameworks.

• Direct annual operational planning, risk management, business continuity planning, product transfers, technology updates, integration of acquisitions, and manufacturing readiness for new product launches.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.

• A Master's degree is preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a manufacturing environment that is complex.

• Proven experience in multi-site manufacturing leadership.

• Experience in leading global teams is preferred.

• Demonstrated success in driving operational transformation, establishing scalable operating systems, implementing Lean manufacturing practices, and initiating continuous improvement efforts.

• Strong financial and business acumen, with experience in managing operational budgets, productivity initiatives, capital planning, and resource allocation.

• Outstanding leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

• Capability to influence decisions and achieve results across a global organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to lead and influence the future of a global Food Safety manufacturing network.

• A strategic leadership role with extensive enterprise visibility and significant impact on operational performance, customer service, and business growth.

• An inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• An equal opportunity employer.