Senior Manager, Operational Excellence

TreeHouse Private Brands • Lancaster, PA

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About The Position

TreeHouse Foods is seeking a Senior Manager, Operational Excellence to support our pretzel manufacturing facilities in Womelsdorf, Lancaster, and Hanover, PA. This critical role will lead the deployment and sustainability of the TreeHouse Management Operating Structure (TMOS), driving continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen product quality, operational efficiency, and financial performance. As a strategic change leader, the Senior Manager partners with site leadership to standardize best practices, coach teams on KPI performance, and lead cross-site projects that deliver measurable business results. The role requires strong collaboration across Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality functions, as well as the ability to engage and influence all levels of the organization—from frontline associates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Management, Engineering, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or supply chain, including 5+ years in operational excellence, project management, or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent methodologies (certification preferred).
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects and deliver measurable improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain TMOS across the three pretzel facilities, ensuring consistency in operating practices.
• Lead cross-site projects to optimize supply chain and manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Partner with plant leadership to monitor KPIs, close performance gaps, and drive accountability.
• Standardize and replicate best practices across sites to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and mentoring to strengthen operational excellence capabilities within the organization.
• Provide clear communication of project results and recommendations to site and division leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period - you're eligible from your first day!
• 401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
• Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform - DevelopU - with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree