Operations Director at Conagra Brands leading contract manufacturing operations, managing relationships with Copackers and ensuring compliance with operational expectations. Overseeing performance and developing strategies for cost efficiency and quality controls.
Responsibilities
Lead ongoing operations within the Contract Manufacturing network
Guide both the startup of new items at Copackers and maintain established Copacker relationships
Ensure compliance with all contractual, financial, quality, and operational expectations
Support cost efficiency, capacity planning, and organizational partnership across multiple functional teams
Manage complex and challenging Copacker relationships
Oversee performance and relationship management of assigned Contract Manufacturers
Create a performance vision and develop strategies that reflect both tactical and strategic business needs
Evaluate supplier performance and ensure quality, service, and cost expectations are met through coaching and partnership
Develop processes, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with Copacker contracts
Lead and develop a team of Operations Managers and support resources
Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver results and support annual standard cost development with Finance
Independently manage complex or high‑impact projects from inception through execution
Develop and execute negotiation strategies using business acumen, creativity, and market insights
Build strategies using market analysis to address cost reduction, innovation, and new category opportunities
Serve as program strategy owner for assigned platforms or Contract Manufacturing programs
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Ten or more years of experience in CPG and/or regulated manufacturing, including operations, quality assurance, supply chain management, contract negotiations, finance, and manufacturing procedures
Experience in a direct leadership role plus experience
Experience applying Focused Improvement, Understanding Loss, and Review and Response competencies
Experience with department‑specific processes including should‑cost modeling, selection, new product introduction and maintenance
Project management expertise with demonstrated results
Experience in innovation and commercialization
Experience using modern systems and tools such as SAP, Oracle & Power BI to enhance reporting and operational outcomes
Team development, influence across levels/functions and coaching strengths
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
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