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Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc. lists this Manufacturing Director (East) - Beverage Manufacturing opportunity in cherry hill township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Manufacturing Director (East) - Beverage Manufacturing
FULL TIME Cherry Hill, NJ, US
5 days ago Requisition ID: 3697
Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!
To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!
We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director, Manufacturing is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States: Hendersonville, NC ; Seabrook, NJ ; Sparta, MI.
Reporting to the Vice President, Manufacturing, this position serves as the critical link between corporate manufacturing strategy and plant-level execution.
This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, ensuring alignment of plant performance with company objectives, and leading plant leadership teams to achieve safety, quality, service, and cost targets. The Director, Manufacturing will champion a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration while standardizing best practices across facilities and supporting the development of future operational leaders.
Up to 50% travel required throughout the year.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
Translate corporate manufacturing strategy into actionable plans across assigned plants, ensuring alignment with business goals
Drive consistent execution of operational priorities related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across all sites
Partner with the VP, Manufacturing to support long‑term capacity planning, capital deployment, and network optimization
Ensure operational consistency through standardization of processes, KPIs, and best practices across facilities
Plant Performance & Accountability
Oversee performance of multiple plants, ensuring achievement of KPIs including OEE, cost per unit, service levels, and first‑run quality (
Review plant‑level financials, budgets, and forecasts; drive accountability for meeting P&L commitments
Identify gaps in performance and lead cross‑site problem‑solving and corrective action plans
Monitor capacity utilization and workforce planning to meet current and future demand
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Champion Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities
Drive cost reduction, waste elimination, and productivity improvements
Facilitate benchmarking and sharing of best practices between plants
Support capital project prioritization and execution to improve efficiency and throughput
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Ensure all facilities maintain compliance with OSHA, food safety (SQF, HACCP, FSMA), and regulatory requirements
Promote a strong safety culture and lead initiatives to reduce incidents (OIR/LTIR)
Ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved and sustained across all plants
Reinforce a culture of accountability for food safety and product integrity
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, coach, and develop Plant Managers to strengthen leadership capabilities and build a strong succession pipeline
Partner with HR and senior leadership to drive talent development, engagement, and retention strategies
Promote alignment and collaboration across plant leadership teams
Foster a high‑performance, results‑oriented culture across sites
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Act as a key liaison between plants and corporate functions (Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, HR)
Ensure alignment between plant operations and broader organizational priorities
Support customer satisfaction and service excellence through strong execution
Additional Responsibilities
Provides regular updates to VP, Manufacturing on plant performance, risks, and opportunities
Supports special projects, transformation initiatives, and network expansion activities
Performs other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly manages Plant Managers across multiple facilities
Coaches and develops leaders to drive performance and engagement
Ensures alignment of goals, objectives, and performance expectations across sites
Supports hiring, performance management, and succession planning efforts
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field
10–15 years of progressive manufacturing experience in food, beverage, or CPG environments
5+ years of leadership experience managing multiple sites or large‑scale operations
Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Proven ability to lead and influence teams across multiple locations
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L performance
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree in a related field
Experience in multi‑site manufacturing network optimization
Background in high‑speed food or beverage manufacturing
Experience with capital project management and large‑scale operational transformations
Demonstrated success leading change in complex, fast‑paced environments
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.
FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side‑to‑side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.
OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.
VISION: Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.
HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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