Operational Excellence Manager

TreeHouse Foods • Forest Park, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Excellence Manager supports a productive and engaging work environment at TreeHouse Foods’ Forest Park, Georgia plant, which manufactures refrigerated dough products. The role partners with site leadership and process owners to implement and sustain the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS), promote consistent manufacturing processes, and improve supply chain operations. Acting as both a tactical and strategic resource, the manager models TMOS-aligned leadership and serves as a change agent.

The manager leads moderate- to large-scale projects and site-level continuous improvement initiatives. This includes analyzing supply chain processes and product and information flows, using site data to prioritize opportunities, defining project scope and resources, and sharing effective practices across sites. The position also supports KPI owners through gap analysis and corrective actions, collaborates with division-level continuous improvement leaders, and develops internal capability through training and coaching.

This is a full-time, on-site, first-shift position. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends. The anticipated annual compensation range is $97,500 to $146,300. Eligible employees may also qualify for discretionary merit compensation, bonus, and equity pay.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of experience in project management or continuous improvement.
• Strong situational leadership skills and the ability to influence at all levels of a plant organization.
• Ability to build effective relationships with Operations leaders, drive change, and foster alignment.
• Credibility and influence among hourly associates, with the ability to engage and motivate frontline teams.
• Self-starter able to lead change independently and make informed, strategic decisions.
• Progressive mindset, adaptability, flexibility, high energy, maturity, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop subject matter expertise in site-level supply chain processes and lead evolution toward future-state operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership and process owners to implement and sustain TMOS and ensure consistent application of standard manufacturing processes.
• Serve as a tactical and strategic resource, act as a change agent, and model leadership behaviors aligned with TMOS.
• Monitor and support supply chain performance KPIs, coaching KPI owners on gap analysis, corrective actions, and performance validation.
• Collaborate with division-level continuous improvement leaders to align work with enterprise strategies and initiatives.
• Lead a portfolio of moderate- to large-scale projects to improve supply chain processes and operational efficiency.
• Identify process requirements, improvement opportunities, and best practices, and lead replication efforts across sites.
• Use site data to prioritize projects and define scope, objectives, resources, timelines, and team roles.
• Own and drive site-level continuous improvement initiatives and manage business process transformation.
• Lead project review meetings, assess progress, address obstacles, resolve issues, communicate results, and issue regular summary reports.
• Analyze product and information flows using qualitative and quantitative data to develop insights and recommendations.
• Train and coach employees in continuous improvement tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with eligibility from the first day.
• 401(k) program with a 5% employer match and immediate 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave, and 11 company holidays, including two floating holidays.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and access to DevelopU, an educational platform with more than 10,000 free courses.
• Access to wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

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