Director, People & Culture, Manufacturing

About the role

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

Summary

Responsible for aligning people strategies, organizational effectiveness, and workforce planning with business priorities through strategic consultation and execution support to leaders. This role leads major programs, strategic initiatives, or expert-level work with significant organizational impact.

Essential Duties

• Partners with leaders to translate business strategy into workforce plans, organization design actions, talent priorities, and effective people practices.
• Provides guidance on organizational effectiveness, performance management, succession planning, engagement, and workforce challenges within assigned client groups.
• Coordinates with specialist People & Culture teams to implement enterprise programs, solve business issues, and support manager capability.
• Interprets policies and employment practices and helps leaders apply them consistently in corporate and operational settings.
• Uses workforce data and business context to identify trends, diagnose issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Leads major programs, strategic initiatives, or expert-level work requiring significant judgment, policy interpretation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Develops frameworks, standards, or policies that improve consistency, governance, scalability, and decision quality.
• Provides advanced advisory support to leaders and partners on complex issues within the specialty area.

Scope

• Scope includes strategic partnership with client groups, workforce planning, organizational design, talent processes, employee relations guidance, and implementation of enterprise People & Culture programs. Accountability typically includes leadership of staff for strategic programs, policy interpretation, cross-functional influence, and high-complexity decision support.

Leadership Responsibilities

• May lead a team, direct reports, site resources, or assigned project resources, including setting priorities, coaching performance, and supporting development.
• Creates clarity on expectations, promotes sound decision-making, and drives accountability for service, compliance, quality, or business outcomes.
• Builds effective working relationships across stakeholders and reinforces consistent application of processes, policies, and standards.

Who you will work with

• SVP, People & Culture -Supply Chain & Facilities

Minimum Requirements

• Substantial experience in the specialty area with demonstrated ability to lead complex programs, provide expert guidance, and influence decisions across functions or business units. Typically 12+ years of relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of core HR practices, organization effectiveness, workforce planning, and talent processes
• Ability to consult with leaders, navigate ambiguity, and translate business needs into people actions
• Strong judgment, relationship management, and change leadership skills
• Deep subject matter expertise and policy/process interpretation capability
• Ability to lead complex initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification, advanced education, or experience in a large matrixed, manufacturing, or consumer products environment may be preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $165,100-$227,000

• Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.
• Total pay may include other forms of compensation.
• In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.
• Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.