Site Director

Site Director

Location: Greater Modesto, CA

Lead 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 Responsibilities

• Lead 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 For

• 10+ 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 +LTIP

If 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.