AmeriQual Foods - Business Unit / Value Stream Director

Now is your chance to join an organization where WHAT YOU DO MATTERS! Own the value stream. Develop the team. Deliver the results. AmeriQual Foods is seeking a Business Unit Director (Value Stream Leader) to take end-to-end ownership of an assigned value stream, from raw material receipt through finished product production and handoff to distribution. Reporting to the Sr. VP of Operations, this leader runs the value stream as a business unit and drives execution of the AmeriQual Operating System (AOS). This full-time, exempt position primarily works first-shift hours. Longer hours or weekend work may be necessary at times. What You’ll Do Lead the Value Stream as a Business Provide strategic and operational leadership for the value stream and serve as the single point of accountability for results. Own performance across safety, food safety, quality, service, delivery, cost, productivity, throughput, and people metrics. Develop and execute annual operating plans, budgets, staffing strategies, and improvement priorities aligned with company objectives. Support new product introductions, business growth, demand changes, and other cross-functional initiatives affecting the value stream. Drive Operational Excellence Lead daily management, visual performance reviews, escalation processes, root-cause problem solving, and corrective action follow-through. Drive implementation and sustainment of AOS, Lean manufacturing, standard work, waste elimination, flow, and continuous improvement practices. Improve labor and material utilization, equipment performance, operating cost, capacity, yield, schedule attainment, and customer service. Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to reduce downtime, improve reliability, prioritize capital needs, and remove operational constraints. Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employee safety, food safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements. Build the Team and the Culture Align Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, and Technical Services support for the value stream. Lead, coach, and develop value stream leaders and team members; strengthen accountability, engagement, succession readiness, and problem-solving capability. Build a culture of ownership, teamwork, respect, transparency, disciplined execution, and continuous learning. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in food or consumer products, including at least 5 years leading managers and large cross-functional teams. Demonstrated experience with Lean manufacturing, Toyota Production System principles, operational excellence, or a comparable continuous improvement system. Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with budgets, operating plans, cost management, performance metrics, and capital justification. Proven ability to lead organizational change, develop people, solve complex operating problems, and influence across functions. Excellent communication, decision-making, analytical, coaching, and execution skills. Physical Requirements This role is based in an office environment with frequent time on the production floor, where standard seasonal warehouse and food processing plant temperatures apply. The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand, with some bending, reaching, and lifting. Work is completed in a facility where nuts, fruits, and other allergens are present. Competitive pay, generous paid time off, career development, and an excellent benefits package are available. Visit www.ameriqualgroup.com/careers to learn more and apply today! AmeriQual Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business need. We prohibit unlawful discrimination and provide accommodations as required by…

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