Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet.
As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by its Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World".
The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.
For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Major Duties & Responsibilities Strategic Leadership : Define and execute GCF strategy to deliver growth in revenue, margin, and share; set clear objectives and performance expectations for the leadership team; translate strategy into annual plans with measurable outcomes.
Operational Management : Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing and supply‐chain performance (service, quality, cost); run a robust S& OP cadence that links demand, supply, and financial plans; drive continuous improvement and productivity across all functions.
Financial Oversight : Hold full P& L ownership through EBIT; manage working capital (AR, AP, DOI); oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; identify risk and opportunity.
Stakeholder Engagement : Build trusted relationships with key customers, suppliers, and partners; represent GCF with internal and external stakeholders; communicate performance and plans transparently.
Corporate Governance : Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal control requirements; uphold a culture of accountability, ethics, and safety.
Team Leadership & Development : Lead and develop a high‐performing cross‐functional team; strengthen succession, engagement, and capability; coach leaders to outcomes.
Innovation & Growth : Partner with R& D and Commercial to accelerate innovation and commercialization; improve time‐to‐market and value realization; make timely, data‐driven decisions; resolve complex trade‐offs; mitigate risk.
Qualifications Education : Bachelor's degree (Business, Food, Engineering); MBA a plus.
Experience : 10+ years senior leadership with proven P& L ownership in FMCG/process manufacturing; demonstrated working‐capital management and S& OP fluency; experience leading cross‐functional teams in a matrix/dual‐reporting environment.
Competencies : Leadership and Vision; Strategic Thinking; Inspirational Leadership; Decision‐Making; Financial Acumen; Analytical Skills; Cost Management; Operational Excellence; Project Management; Stakeholder Management; Communication; Corporate Governance; Risk Management; Change Management; Team Development.
Work Environment Primarily site/office‐based with periodic travel across plants, customers, and partners (domestic/international).
Flexibility to meet operational and customer needs.
