Sr Value Stream Manager

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Position Summary The Senior Value Stream Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations across specific production lines and shifts within our Nature’s Bakery factory.   You will lead production teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production while managing strategic external relationships. Your blend of operational expertise and partnership management will be critical to the site’s ongoing success and growth.

Key Responsibilities Relationship Management • Foster transparent, proactive communication to resolve issues and ensure operational performance meets or exceeds expectations for all parties. • Support contract negotiations, business planning, and strategic alignment with partners. • Drive cost-sharing initiatives and identify opportunities for joint process optimization. • Lead structured governance routines with partner leadership, including performance reviews and recovery planning. • Ensure site execution aligns with service level agreements and commercial commitments.

Operational Leadership • Direct production teams across multiple lines and shifts, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. • Implement daily governance and rapid escalation protocols to maintain operational stability. • Collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize line performance and achieve design capacity. • Oversee capacity planning, equipment utilization, maintenance, and scheduling to maximize productivity. • Champion the Nature’s Bakery Operating System, ensuring all operational procedures are current and effective. • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Team Leadership & Development • Recruit, train, and mentor associates to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. • Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and alignment with Nature’s Bakery’s core values. • Develop talent pipelines and succession plans to ensure future leadership continuity.

Quality, Safety & Compliance • Ensure all products meet or exceed quality and food safety standards. • Lead ongoing quality and food safety improvement initiatives. • Prepare for and support regulatory and third-party audits, maintaining full compliance with industry standards.

Site Leadership & Crisis Management • Collaborate with site leadership to develop and execute both short- and long-term strategic plans. • Identify and recommend new technologies and process improvements to maintain site competitiveness and operational excellence.

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred. • Minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, with a preference for food production environments. • Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving. • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and audit processes (FSMA/PCQI certification preferred).

What we offer you Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees: • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees • 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility • Paid vacation • Paid time off • Holiday pay (11 days) • Paid short-term disability • Paid life insurance • Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts • Wellness Benefits and Discounts • Employee Assistance Program 

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