Jobs at C.H. Guenther & Son

Lead a team that processes, validates, and analyzes promotional programs and transactions. Ensure promotional spend compliance with GAAP and company policies, reconcile accruals, support audits, partner with Sales/Marketing/IT to implement automation, improve processes, and deliver reporting and insights to management.

Lead and implement Lean/TPM-based process improvements across manufacturing sites, develop and document standard work and SOPs, run Kaizen events, drive automation and capacity design, support digital CI tools, and deliver improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Manage the Quality Assurance department and programs, oversee product testing, audits, sanitation, and food safety (SQF). Supervise staff, administer budget, handle holds and customer complaints, lead cross-functional quality reviews, and implement food safety and quality systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Lead the credit and accounts receivable team to manage credit limits, collections, cash application, invoicing, dispute resolution, and reporting. Partner with sales, customer service, IT, and finance to optimize order-to-cash, reduce bad debt, enforce credit policy, and drive continuous improvement while coaching staff and monitoring KPIs.

Manage the QA department and programs, perform product testing and audits, enforce food safety (SQF) and sanitation, lead corrective actions, supervise staff, administer budget, and handle customer complaints and quality reporting.

Lead development and continuous improvement of multi-level demand forecasts using statistical models and business inputs. Partner cross-functionally to align assumptions, drive S&OP consensus, monitor forecast accuracy, support inventory optimization, and deliver actionable insights and reports. Mentor junior staff and support system and process improvements.

Lead enterprise procurement for a $2B food manufacturer: set multi-year sourcing strategy, build category and indirect procurement capabilities, manage commodity risk and supplier partnerships, drive cost savings and EBITDA improvement, lead procurement digital transformation and analytics, ensure quality/food safety compliance, and develop a high-performing procurement team supporting 30+ sites.

Support development and execution of pricing strategies and lifecycle management. Deliver pricing and profitability insights using SQL, Python, Tableau and Excel. Automate reporting, manage contract pricing in SAP/XSPEC/PLM, analyze large datasets, lead cross-functional projects, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders to optimize margins, market share and pricing architecture.

Manage plant financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, variance and performance analyses, standard cost development, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. Support plant and corporate financial systems, lead CAPEX tracking, ensure internal controls and compliance, collaborate with operations and supply chain, and lead projects such as system upgrades and new product costing.

Manage and grow strategic national restaurant accounts using consultative selling. Conduct menu analyses, business reviews, prospecting, and sample submissions. Lead QA incident responses, collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, Supply Chain, Legal, Procurement, Marketing), draft supply agreements/pricing proposals, and meet annual sales and profitability targets. Substantial travel (up to 40%) and territory-based remote work required.

Oversee daily plant operations and Team Leaders, enforce safety and quality (HAACP/GMP/AIB), track KPIs, develop and manage the annual production budget, support new product planning and implementation, provide coaching and performance management, and participate in strategic organizational meetings.

Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives at manufacturing sites using Lean/TPM and GPS playbooks. Develop and document standard work, SOPs, process flow, and training materials; lead Kaizen events, automation and startup projects to improve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and efficiency. Serve as plant champion for digital CI tools and coordinate with R&D and operations to implement capacity and process changes.

Lead HR operations for corporate offices and multiple manufacturing facilities. Manage HR projects, employee and labor relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and direct reports. Ensure HR policy implementation, oversee HRIS usage, support managers, and drive staff development while managing budgets and compliance.

Serve as the primary HR business partner aligning business objectives with employees and management. Responsibilities include onboarding, performance management, employee relations and investigations, HRIS administration (Workday), policy implementation, diversity outreach, training, reporting HR metrics, legal compliance, and supporting corporate and plant HR initiatives.

Lead and develop a team of National Account Managers to grow C-store, assembler, QSR/FSR accounts (including Canada); create and execute customer programs, promotions, and custom-product commercialization; collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Finance and S&OP; manage contracts, budgets, pipeline and KPIs; hire and develop staff; and travel extensively to support national accounts.

Manage all aspects of food production to meet quality, cost, safety, and service KPIs. Supervise team leaders and line associates, ensure adherence to policies, train staff, manage schedules and budgets, drive continuous improvement and cost savings, and coordinate with cross-functional departments to meet production targets.

Manage assigned product categories and commercialize new or reformulated items via PLM. Collaborate with sales, R&D, purchasing, operations, and vendors to manage packaging, pricing, inventory, and product launches. Perform data analysis and reporting, support sales/marketing meetings, prepare RFP responses, represent the company at trade shows, and assist daily marketing operations to support margin growth and customer programs.

Own and deliver capital projects for manufacturing sites: planning, budgeting, scope, design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover. Manage stakeholders, vendors, schedules, risks, cost performance, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards. Drive automation, productivity, reliability, and continuous improvement. Travel across North America up to 20%.

Lead regional food safety and quality assurance across US/Canada, manage and coach plant FSQA managers, ensure regulatory compliance and GFSI standards, drive continuous improvement, manage customer QA relationships, budgets, audits, and KPI performance, and travel extensively to support plants.

Lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for capital projects, construction, engineering services, and select plant indirect categories. Partner with Engineering and Operations to support capital planning, execute RFP/RFQ events, develop MSAs, manage supplier performance, drive GPO adoption, and deliver cost, quality, and schedule improvements.