About this opportunity
Post Holdings, Inc. lists this Vice President of Manufacturing opportunity in lakeville, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.
Responsibilities
At Post Consumer Brands, we believe in Big Company Opportunity. Small Company Attitude. Discover just right.
As a Vice President of Manufacturing, you will be a critical leader responsible for driving performance across our manufacturing network. This role blends strategic vision with hands‑on operational leadership, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance while developing the next generation of talent.
Reporting to the SVP of Manufacturing, you’ll partner closely with cross‑functional leaders to shape business initiatives, strengthen plant performance, and build a high‑performing, future‑ready organization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing operations across a group of plants, driving performance against key metrics including cost, quality, safety, and delivery
Partner with the business to execute critical initiatives aligned to growth and operational excellence priorities
Own and manage the business unit manufacturing budget, ensuring strong financial performance and cost discipline
Develop and implement strategies that improve efficiency, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance
Lead talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building across the manufacturing network
Foster a culture of continuous improvement using CI/lean methodologies
Collaborate cross‑functionally across supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to align manufacturing with business goals
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related area. MBA preferred.
15 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex manufacturing environment with proven executive leadership experience and corporate strategic planning
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, delivering against performance targets
Demonstrated success in developing talent, building high‑performing teams, and driving results through others
Background in manufacturing leadership, ideally within CPG or a related industry
Deep understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence
Enterprise mindset with the ability to connect manufacturing strategy to broader business objectives
Technical degree or equivalent experience preferred
Why You’ll Love This Role
Make a visible impact leading performance across a large manufacturing footprint
Shape the future by developing talent and building strong leadership pipelines
Work with purpose by helping make delicious food accessible for all
Grow your career in a company that offers both scale and a collaborative, people‑first culture
Solve meaningful challenges and drive results in a dynamic, evolving manufacturing environment
Location & Travel
This role requires regular travel to manufacturing facilities to build relationships, drive alignment, and support operational performance across the network.
Ready to Make an Impact
If you’re a strategic manufacturing leader who thrives on driving performance, developing people, and leading through complexity, we want to hear from you.
Join Post Consumer Brands and help shape the future of manufacturing, where your leadership makes a real difference every day.
The pay range for this position is $174,368 - $299,913 per year.
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Worksite address
lakeville, MN, 55044, US
Who can apply
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