Senior Value Stream Manager

**Job Description:** Position Summary The Senior Value Stream Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations across specific production lines and shifts within our Nature’s Bakery factory.   You will lead production teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production while managing strategic external relationships. Your blend of operational expertise and partnership management will be critical to the site’s ongoing success and growth. **Key Responsibilities** **Relationship Management** * Foster transparent, proactive communication to resolve issues and ensure operational performance meets or exceeds expectations for all parties. * Support contract negotiations, business planning, and strategic alignment with partners. * Drive cost-sharing initiatives and identify opportunities for joint process optimization. * Lead structured governance routines with partner leadership, including performance reviews and recovery planning. * Ensure site execution aligns with service level agreements and commercial commitments. **Operational Leadership** * Direct production teams across multiple lines and shifts, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. * Implement daily governance and rapid escalation protocols to maintain operational stability. * Collaborate with engineering and operations to optimize line performance and achieve design capacity. * Oversee capacity planning, equipment utilization, maintenance, and scheduling to maximize productivity. * Champion the Nature’s Bakery Operating System, ensuring all operational procedures are current and effective. * Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence. **Team Leadership & Development** * Recruit, train, and mentor associates to build a high-performing, engaged workforce. * Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and alignment with Nature’s Bakery’s core values. * Develop talent pipelines and succession plans to ensure future leadership continuity. **Quality, Safety & Compliance** * Ensure all products meet or exceed quality and food safety standards. * Lead ongoing quality and food safety improvement initiatives. * Prepare for and support regulatory and third-party audits, maintaining full compliance with industry standards. **Site Leadership & Crisis Management** * Collaborate with site leadership to develop and execute both short- and long-term strategic plans. * Identify and recommend new technologies and process improvements to maintain site competitiveness and operational excellence. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field required; MBA preferred. * Minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, with a preference for food production environments. * Demonstrated expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and problem-solving. * Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and audit processes (FSMA/PCQI certification preferred). What we offer you Our team members' physical and mental health is important to a thriving workplace. That’s why we offer the following benefits to full-time employees: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered for eligible employees * 401(k) plan with a company match that vest on day 1 of eligibility * Paid vacation * Paid time off * Holiday pay (11 days) * Paid short-term disability * Paid life insurance * Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts * Wellness Benefits and Discounts * Employee Assistance Program  #NaturesBakeryjobs