Site Leader $150,000–$180,000 base + 25% annual bonus potential
Relocation assistance available | Full-Time, Onsite, Direct HireWe are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Site Director to lead the full operations of a large-scale bottling and packaging facility near Greenwood, Arkansas. This plant is part of a global consumer products company and bottles well-known branded beverages for worldwide distribution.
This is a pivotal role with full site responsibility for 250 hourly employees and 20–30 salaried staff, reporting directly to the VP of Operations. The selected leader will oversee all aspects of the plant, including production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and logistics—while driving modernization and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Champion continuous improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and autonomous team principles
Lead and support a cultural transformation: team accountability, employee engagement, and performance metrics
Execute CAPEX and equipment modernization strategies to replace aging infrastructure
Ensure compliance with TTB, OSHA, ISO, and all regulatory and quality standards
Oversee site performance, financials, budget, labor planning, KPIs, and cost reduction initiatives
Collaborate with global leadership and corporate functions in New York and internationally
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business (MBA a plus)
10+ years o in high-volume bottling, food, or beverage manufacturing
Proven success leading operations at a 250+ employee facility
Strong background in maintenance, engineering, and capital project execution
Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and transformation leadership
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and people development capabilities
Ideal Industry Backgrounds
Spirits, wine, or beer bottling
Non-alcohol
Food or condiment bottling (sauces, syrups, jams)
High-speed consumer packaged goods (CPG) with a bottling or packaging focus
Why This Opportunity?
Global brand: 2nd largest spirits bottling company in the world
Greenwood offers a great quality of life, strong schools, top-tier healthcare, and access to outdoor recreation across the Ozark Mountains region
Interested candidates may confidentially email resumes to:laws@henpencorp.com
📲 Or text 408-755-5423 to express interest. U.S. work authorization required. Sponsorship is not available for this role.