[Hiring] Manufacturing Excellence Director @Fresh Del Monte Produce Company

Role Description

The Manufacturing Excellence Director is responsible for leading, developing, and deploying operational excellence strategies and tools across Del Monte Foods. This role leads the enterprise in:

• Lean Manufacturing
• DMOE Implementation
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing Execution Systems (TrakSYS)
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Fill Weight Control
• Cost/Productivity Savings

This position is instrumental in building a culture of continuous improvement, enabling data-driven decision-making, and delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. The leader will drive enterprise standardization of CI methodologies, mentor site leaders, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure sustainable impact and alignment to business objectives.

The position will report to the VP Operations Food Division for overall implementation and lean vision and will be responsible for communication of their daily activities and responsibilities of the lean culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and progressive operational excellence leadership experience may be considered.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related discipline) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification strongly preferred; Master Black Belt certification is a plus.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence across multi-site operations.
• Proven leadership in CI deployment, event facilitation, and enterprise cost-savings tracking.
• Expert-level experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (TrakSYS preferred) and OEE system design.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities using structured tools (RCA, A3, etc.).
• Effective communicator and change leader with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and coaching skills.
• Skilled in Value Stream Mapping, Waste Elimination, and Performance Metrics Development.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date