Operational Excellence Specialist

About Us

Tree House Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of over 20 production facilities and several corporate offices across the United States and Canada. We are committed to excellence and focus on people, investing in talent and creating a performance‑based culture where employees can do their best work and develop their careers. Our mission is to make high‑quality, affordable food for our customers, communities, and families.

Position:
Operational Excellence Specialist (Supply Chain Continuous Improvement)

Location:

PA Womelsdorf

Work Schedule:

Full time, first shift Monday‑Friday with occasional flexibility for alternate shifts and weekends.

• Competitive compensation and benefits with no waiting period.
• 401(k) with 5% employer match and 100% vesting upon enrollment.
• Paid time off, immediate 4 weeks vacation, 5 sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays.
• Paid training, tuition reimbursement, and access to DevelopU, a platform with over 10,000 free courses.
• Inclusive environment with diverse colleagues and employee resource groups.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.

• Support site leadership and process owners in implementing and sustaining the Tree House Management Operating Structure (TMOS).
• Act as a change agent, modeling behaviors aligned with TMOS.
• Monitor and track key performance indicators related to supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with continuous improvement leaders to ensure alignment with enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Support execution of continuous improvement projects to improve operational efficiency.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with replication of best practices across sites.
• Utilize site data to support project prioritization, scope, and execution planning.
• Assist in project review meetings by tracking progress and documenting results.
• Conduct analysis of product and information flow to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support training and coaching related to continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to plant‑wide initiatives and operational strategies.
• Perform additional tasks and duties as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Operations, Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies or project‑based work.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and support change initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

This is a full‑time, on‑site role on First Shift, Monday through Friday. Occasional flexibility is required to support alternate shifts and weekends.

Tree House Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability‑acco