Regional Manufacturing Director - Multi-site (Food)

Regional Manufacturing Director - Multi-site

San Antonio, TX

MUST HAVES:

• 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Proven multi-site manufacturing leadership experience
• Food manufacturing experience required
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and TPM
• Operational P&L accountability and strong financial acumen
• Working knowledge of SQF Level III, HACCP, GMPs, and audit compliance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field
  
  

We are seeking a high-impact Regional Manufacturing Director - Multi-site to provide strategic and operational leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities. This executive-level role is responsible for driving performance in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people development while strengthening operational consistency across the region.

The ideal candidate is a proven multi-site leader who can elevate plant performance, build strong leadership teams, and drive measurable operational and financial improvements.

Regional Operational Leadership

• Lead multiple manufacturing plants within an assigned region
• Provide direct oversight to Plant Managers and site leadership teams
• Ensure consistent execution of safety, quality, cost, delivery, and engagement standards
• Oversee Production, Maintenance, Scheduling, Sanitation, and Warehouse Operations
• Align processes and performance expectations across all facilities
• Escalate critical risks and performance gaps to executive leadership
  
  

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and execute regional manufacturing strategies to improve competitiveness and profitability
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and TPM initiatives to maximize reliability and efficiency
• Drive measurable improvements in productivity, service levels, cost control, and margin expansion
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee empowerment
  
  

Financial & Performance Management

• Own regional operating performance including budgeting and cost management
• Monitor and improve KPIs across all sites
• Identify waste reduction and asset utilization opportunities
• Optimize materials planning and inventory strategies to improve cash flow
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture focused on injury reduction and compliance
• Ensure adherence to environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Maintain compliance with GMPs, HACCP, SQF, and third-party audit standards
• Partner with Quality to ensure product integrity and audit readiness
  
  

People & Leadership Development

• Coach and develop Plant Managers and leadership teams
• Build succession plans and ensure leadership continuity
• Partner with HR to enhance engagement and performance management
• Establish clear performance standards and accountability
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Purchasing, EH&S, and Quality
• Support new product introductions by evaluating manufacturing feasibility and cost
• Ensure coordination between production, planning, and distribution to achieve service goals
  
  

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a results-driven manufacturing executive ready to drive operational excellence, strengthen multi-site performance, and deliver measurable business impact within a growing food manufacturing organization.