Site Director

Site DirectorLocation: Greater Modesto, CALead a Turnaround. Build a Strong Team. Make a Lasting Impact.A well-respected CPG manufacturer seeks an exceptional Site Director to lead a manufacturing operation in the greater Modesto area.This is not a position for someone looking to simply maintain the status quo. We are seeking a proven turnaround leader who thrives on challenges, takes ownership of results, and has demonstrated success transforming underperforming facilities into efficient, profitable, high-performing operations.The facility is offering an exciting opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements while developing a strong leadership team.Key ResponsibilitiesLead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, and financial performance.Drive measurable improvements in profitability, labor productivity, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.Identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement sustainable improvements.Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement.Improve equipment uptime, reduce waste, and strengthen preventive maintenance and continuous improvement practices.Champion a strong safety culture while ensuring operational and regulatory compliance.Partner with cross-functional teams to secure resources and support long-term operational success.What We're Looking For10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in CPG, food, beverage or wine.Demonstrated turnaround success with measurable improvements in operational and financial performance.Experience managing complex, high-speed, high-volume manufacturing operations.Strong understanding of equipment reliability, maintenance, continuous improvement, and cost optimization.Exceptional people leadership skills, including the ability to motivate employees, develop managers, drive cultural change, and build accountability.An entrepreneurial, resourceful self-starter who approaches challenges with an owner's mindset and takes initiative without waiting for direction.Why Consider This Opportunity?This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant manufacturing operation with tremendous potential for improvement.You'll have the opportunity to strengthen the culture, develop talented people, improve profitability, and make a measurable, lasting impact on the business.Base salary: $230,000/yr + bonus +LTIPIf you're a hands-on manufacturing leader with a passion for turning challenges into success stories, we'd love to hear from you.Princeton Search Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.