Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization
TreeHouse FoodsEmployee Type: Full time Location: IL Oak Brook Job Type: Production Operations Job Posting Title: Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization About Us: TreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future. Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes Magazine, we are proud to live by a strong set of values and strive to "Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." Guided by our values— Own It, Commit to Excellence, Be Agile, Speak Up, and Better Together. We are a diverse team driven by integrity, accountability, and a commitment to exceptional results. We embrace change, prioritize continuous learning, and foster collaboration, transparency, and healthy debate. Together, we set each other up for success to achieve enterprise-wide goals. What You Gain: 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. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups. Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs. Job Description: About the Role: The Director, Operations PMO & Manufacturing Network Optimization leads enterprise-wide operations transformation and manufacturing network optimization initiatives. This role helps ensure the company’s manufacturing network can support strategic growth, improve productivity, and meet supply chain objectives. This role will guide cross-functional execution, establish program governance, and lead change management for complex operational initiatives. You’ll combine strategic program leadership with hands-on transformation expertise to help teams deliver initiatives effectively and realize their intended benefits. Your portfolio may include network optimization, product transfers, plant consolidations, capacity expansions, facility startups, and continuous improvement programs. You’ll add value to this role by performing various functions including, but not limited to: Lead Operations Transformation Lead high-impact operational transformation programs from concept through implementation and benefit realization. Develop and manage integrated program plans, milestones, dependencies, and resource requirements. Provide clear, regular updates to executives and other stakeholders on progress, decisions, risks, and outcomes. Establish program governance, escalation processes, risk-management practices, and decision-making frameworks. Partner with senior leaders to align initiatives with corporate strategy and operational priorities. Coordinate cross-functional teams and drive accountability for execution and results. Support change management so operational changes are implemented effectively and sustained. O…