Job Description

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager of Operations is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing activities across all functional areas of the site, including production, sanitation, maintenance, and warehousing. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of Hain Celestial products through effective people leadership, process optimization, and collaboration across departments.

This position is highly hands-on, serving as the on-site operational leader for our Mountville, Pennsylvania Snacks Facility, where we produce a variety of snack products. The Senior Manager of Operations will directly lead all front-line supervisors and drive daily execution against safety, quality, and performance targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead all daily plant operations to ensure production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Inspire, supervise and coach front-line leaders, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and HR to ensure seamless coordination across all site functions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory requirements, including HACCP, GMP, OSHA, and environmental standards.
• Track, analyze, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, productivity, cost, and engagement; develop and execute corrective action plans where needed.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing lean manufacturing principles and identifying opportunities for waste reduction, efficiency improvement, and cost control.
• Lead and participate in daily operations reviews and production meetings, providing real-time problem-solving and support to supervisors and production teams.
• Partner with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure proper equipment performance, preventative maintenance scheduling, and minimal downtime.
• Ensure all employees receive proper training, tools, and support to perform their roles safely and effectively.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, and performance management for hourly and supervisory employees.
• Reinforce Hain Celestial's core values through visible leadership, communication, and recognition of team achievements.
• Serve as acting site lead in the absence of the Sr. Director of Operations .
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the success of the site and broader organization.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading front-line supervisors and large production teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of safety, sanitation, food safety, and quality systems (GMP, HACCP, SQF).
• Proven track record in achieving production goals while driving continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in food/snack manufacturing operations.
• Lean Six Sigma or related continuous improvement certification.
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP).

Competencies and Proficiency Requirements

• Operational Execution: Demonstrates deep understanding of plant operations and ability to lead teams in meeting production and quality goals.
• Safety Leadership: Promotes a strong, proactive, culture of workplace and food safety through visible actions and accountability.
• People Leadership: Coaches and develops supervisors and hourly employees to reach their full potential.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies and implements process enhancements that improve performance and reduce waste.
• Decision Quality: Uses data and sound judgment to make timely, effective decisions.
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with cross-functional partners to drive operational alignment and success.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and leads through change with resilience and clarity.

Scope

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility: Supports development and management of the site operating budget. - Responsible for driving cost control within production and materials usage.

Team Size:

• Directly leads a team of 6-10 front-line supervisors.
• Indirectly oversees 300 to 400 hourly employees

Conditions of Role:

• Travel Requirements: Up to 5% for training or cross-site collaboration.
• Physical Conditions: On-site presence required in a manufacturing environment; must be able to walk production areas and wear required PPE.
• Work Environment: Fast-paced food manufacturing facility with exposure to temperature fluctuations, machinery, and industrial noise.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $105,000-$145,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you need accommodations for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an e-mail to talent@hain.com or call 516-587-5000 to let us know the nature of your request. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled #LI-MC1