VP, Manufacturing – Fresh Bakery

Campbell's

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for Campbell’s Fresh Bakery manufacturing network .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $221,500 - $304,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in manufacturing operations, focusing on strategic development, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Fresh Bakery sector. Proven ability to manage multi-site operations, drive transformation initiatives, and develop senior manufacturing talent.

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Manufacturing Leadership ExperienceLean ManufacturingTotal Productive Maintenance (TPM)Multi-Site Leadership ExperienceFood Manufacturing Experience

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing Strategy DevelopmentOperational ExcellenceContinuous Improvement MethodologiesPerformance Management SystemsBudget ManagementCapacity PlanningAsset UtilizationP&L ResponsibilityTransformation InitiativesSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationCoaching and DevelopmentProblem-SolvingBusiness Acumen

Industry Keywords

Fresh Bakery ManufacturingConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)High-Volume ManufacturingEmployee SafetyFood SafetyRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental ResponsibilityOperational PerformanceNetwork ProductivityWorkforce Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for Campbell’s Fresh Bakery manufacturing network
Establish manufacturing strategy, operating priorities, performance expectations, and transformation agenda across the network
Lead through Plant Managers while maintaining site-level accountability for daily operations and results
Build manufacturing capability and organizational talent across the network
Identify systemic performance opportunities and drive continuous improvement and transformation
Partner across Supply Chain and the broader organization to align strategy, capabilities, capacity, capital priorities, and resources with business needs
Define and lead the multi-year manufacturing strategy for the Fresh Bakery network
Translate business and Supply Chain priorities into site objectives, integrated roadmaps, operating plans, and performance expectations
Set governance and expectations for employee safety, food safety, product quality, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance
Establish performance-management systems for safety, quality, service, cost, labor, yield, waste, reliability, customer service, and employee engagement
Review performance across sites, identify systemic gaps and best practices, define corrective actions, and ensure ownership and follow-through
Lead manufacturing transformation and operational excellence using Lean Manufacturing, TPM, equipment reliability, and problem-solving disciplines
Deliver network productivity, cost, waste, and efficiency commitments
Connect operational performance to financial outcomes and mobilize cross-site resources
Shape network capacity, capability, technology, and capital priorities
Sponsor major capital and capability initiatives and partner with Engineering and other functions
Build a diverse manufacturing leadership pipeline and coach and develop Plant Managers and senior site leaders
Strengthen succession, bench strength, workforce planning, engagement, and retention
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities, solve network constraints, support innovation and commercialization, manage risk, and deliver enterprise outcomes
Serve as the senior manufacturing voice for the Fresh Bakery business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or an Associate's degree with significant experience
Fresh Bakery manufacturing experience strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations experience
Prior experience as a Plant Manager, General Manager, Director of Site Operations, or comparable senior manufacturing leader
Significant people leadership experience, including leadership of senior operational leaders
Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience
Multi-site leadership experience
Multi-site manufacturing leadership experience, including leadership through Plant Managers or comparable senior site leaders
Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) within a complex, high-volume manufacturing network
Experience leading large-scale manufacturing transformation and operational excellence
Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), reliability, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies at scale
Experience developing manufacturing network strategy, including capacity, asset utilization, capital investment, and long-term capability planning
Experience developing senior manufacturing leaders and building succession and bench strength across multiple operations
Experience managing significant operating budgets, productivity commitments, capital investments, and/or P&L responsibility
Strong business acumen and ability to work across Planning, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Commercial, R&D, and People & Culture
Advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
Ability to work regularly in manufacturing environments, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, and accessing production, warehouse, and office areas
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs require
Ability to travel at least 75%, primarily to Fresh Bakery manufacturing sites and Headquarters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance beginning on day one
Matching 401(k) plan with enrollment on the first day of employment and immediate vesting
Unlimited sick time
Paid time off and holiday pay
Free access to the fitness center if in WHQ
Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons and company store
Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Competitive wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment