Director Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Griffith Foods • Lombard, IL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Custom Culinary®, a subsidiary of Griffith Foods, is hiring a Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain to drive excellence in manufacturing processes, supply chain efficiency, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products to meet customer needs. This role will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our manufacturing and supply chain strategy, embracing innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence. This leader will champion innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement while building scalable systems that support long‑term growth and deliver exceptional customer value, empowering teams to collaborate, innovate, and drive a forward‑looking strategy aligned with our Aspirations. This role provides the opportunity to lead the supply chain function for a purpose-driven, on-trend, and growing business. You’ll oversee multiple plants and co-manufacturing partners while serving on both the Custom Culinary® US business Unit Leadership Team, as well as the Supply Chain Leadership Team for Griffith Foods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline such as Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering OR in Supply Chain or Operations Management or related discipline.
• At least 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing & supply chain management within food, CPG, or related industry; including experience in both plant leadership and corporate supply chain roles.
• Proven experience leading the entire supply chain function from S&OP process, production, and customer service.
• Hands‑on expertise with Lean, TPM, or Six Sigma tools and a track record of driving continuous improvement.
• Experience developing and executing successful CAPEX plans aligned to short and long-term goals.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to solve complex problems and make sound, data‑driven decisions.
• Current residence within a commutable distance to Lombard, IL, OR a willingness to self-relocate to the area within 90 days of starting employment.
• Willingness and ability to travel to manufacturing sites in Avon, OH, and Oswego, IL and co-manufacturer sites nationally.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Six Sigma yellow, green or black belt
• Certification for capital project oversight such as PMP, CAPM, or similar.
• Other certifications such as Certified TPM Practitioner, ASQ quality certification, and/or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE)

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing strategies to elevate & optimize manufacturing operations and supply chain performance across Custom Culinary®, US to achieve ongoing safety, quality, cost, and customer service targets while ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Overseeing the entire supply chain & manufacturing team of 135 people across 2 plants and multiple co-manufacturers, functional ownership of the full S&OP process, production and FSQS, as well as customer service.
• Leading Lean/TPM, manufacturing engineering, and production to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
• Assure strong cross-functional alignment across sales, marketing, R&D, culinary, finance, procurement, IT and HR to actively engage in developing and delivering business unit plans and ensuring the seamless integration of new products into the manufacturing process and supply chain
• Develop and implement CAPEX plans in support of annual and long-range plans/aspirations, including climate action goals in the plants, and oversee capital investments and projects related to manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead, develop and mentor individuals and high‑performing teams with strong leadership and operational discipline, including developing team members to support their career growth in alignment with organizational needs.
• Implement Lean/TPM, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement systems that drive productivity and reduce waste, and maintain rigorous compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Active engagement with cross-functional Custom Culinary® Leadership Team, and Griffith’s Global Supply Chain Leadership Team

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, EAP, Health Advocacy, Financial Planning, Parental Leave, Care.com, Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance, Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement, Safety Reimbursement, Lifestyle Spending Account, Group Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Match, ESOP, PTO, Holiday’s & Leaves, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Home & Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director