Schwan Food Co

Sr Operations Business Manager (OBM)

Schwan Food Co$93K — $154K *
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum 7 years related experience.
  • Proven success leading complex, cross-functional projects in manufacturing or global operations.
  • Strong financial acumen, including experience with COGS and capital planning.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and agility in enterprise-level initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for new products including site selection and capital planning.
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure technical feasibility and successful commercialization.
  • Drive COGS productivity and implement cost optimization strategies.
  • Lead capacity planning and capital investment initiatives to meet business demand.
  • Identify and execute operational improvements across supply chain.
  • Guide sourcing decisions by balancing cost, capability, and service.
  • Mentor OBMs and promote standardization and best practices across the organization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Time off programs.
  • Retirement and financial offerings.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Operations Business Manager (Sr. OBM), you will serve as a strategic leader and primary liaison between the Business Unit and Global Supply Chain. In this highly visible role, you will drive end-to-end supply chain strategy, lead cross-functional initiatives, and ensure seamless execution across product lifecycle stages. You'll play a critical role in aligning business priorities with global capabilities to deliver innovation, efficiency, and growth.

What You Will Do:
• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy for new products, including site selection, capital planning, and COGS development; act as Supply Chain lead in the Stage-Gate process.
• Partner cross-functionally (R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, FSQ, Quality, Regulatory) to ensure technical feasibility, validation, and successful commercialization.
• Drive COGS productivity and cost optimization, including variance analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead capacity planning and capital investment initiatives to meet business demand in collaboration with enterprise supply planning.
• Identify and execute customer service, quality, and operational improvements across supply chain, transportation, and warehousing.
• Guide internal vs. external sourcing decisions, balancing cost, capability, and service.
• Mentor OBMs and promote best practices, standardization, and capability building across the organization.
• Communicate and align business plans, performance, and supply chain priorities with stakeholders at all levels.

What We Look For:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years related experience.
• Proven success leading complex, cross-functional projects in a manufacturing or global operations environment.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience with COGS, capital planning, and productivity initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver results within budget.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across diverse teams.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and agility in navigating enterprise-level initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $93,000 to $154,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
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Founded
1952

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