Michael Foods, Inc.

Vice President of Manufacturing

Michael Foods, Inc.$174K — $299K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related area; MBA preferred.
  • 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing with executive-level experience in strategic planning.
  • Strong financial acumen; experience managing budgets and performance targets.
  • Proven track record in talent development and team-building.
  • Experience in manufacturing leadership within consumer packaged goods (CPG) or related industries.
  • Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies and operational excellence.
  • Ability to align manufacturing strategy with broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead manufacturing operations across multiple plants, focusing on cost, quality, safety, and delivery.
  • Execute critical initiatives in collaboration with business stakeholders to drive growth and operational excellence.
  • Manage the business unit manufacturing budget, ensuring financial discipline and performance.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and overall manufacturing performance.
  • Oversee talent development and succession planning across the manufacturing network.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement utilizing CI/lean methodologies.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, operations, and commercial teams to align manufacturing with business goals.

Benefits

  • Make a visible impact on performance across a large manufacturing footprint.
  • Shape the future by developing talent and establishing leadership pipelines.
  • Work with purpose, contributing to the accessibility of delicious food for all.
  • Grow your career within a company that values a collaborative and people-first culture.
  • Tackle meaningful challenges in a dynamic and evolving manufacturing environment.
Full 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

What We're Looking For
  • 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.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods is a leading producer and distributor of value-added food products. The company's products include egg products, refrigerated potato products, and cheese and dairy products. Michael Foods' egg products are used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, soups, sauces, and prepared meals. The company's potato products are used in a variety of food products, including mashed potatoes, hash browns, and potato pancakes. Michael Foods was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Learn more about Michael Foods, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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