Director of Manufacturing, Pellets

Traeger Grills

Salt Lake City3w ago

Seniority: Lead

About the role

Welcome to the Traegerhood:  Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us.  What You’ll Do:  The Director of Manufacturing, Pellets is responsible for driving operational excellence across Traeger’s pellet manufacturing network — including owned facilities and contract manufacturers, both domestic and international. This role serves as the Pellet Business Operations Lead at HQ, with end-to-end accountability for production, quality, cost, safety, sourcing, compliance, new product development, and capital planning.  The Director sets strategic direction, owns the long-range capacity and CAPEX plan, partners closely with Finance on budget and cost performance, and drives cross-functional alignment with Category Management, Sales, Operations and site leadership.    How You'll Help Us Win:  Operations & Strategic Leadership  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Architect and oversee a high-performing manufacturing network spanning owned facilities and contract manufacturers, domestic and international </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Define, track, and continuously improve KPIs across safety, quality, delivery, and cost — holding sites accountable to world-class performance standards </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Champion on-time, in-full, on-quality fulfillment as a non-negotiable operational standard </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">Drive asset reliability programs, ensuring equipment uptime and maintenance standards support production commitments </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Embed a continuous improvement culture through LEAN methodologies and Good Manufacturing Practices, creating scalable systems that raise the floor across all sites </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Translate operational data into strategic insights, identifying systemic waste and driving measurable cost and efficiency improvements </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">Own manufacturing performance reporting and executive accountability, ensuring leadership visibility into operational health across the network </li> </ul> Strategic Planning & CAPEX  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Define and own the long-range strategic vision for pellet operations, including multi-year growth plans, capacity roadmaps, and business continuity strategies </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Lead long-term capacity planning and capital investment strategy, balancing growth ambitions with operational and financial constraints </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Lead scenario modeling and capacity analysis to evaluate new customer opportunities, network expansion, and make-vs.-buy decisions </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Build and manage the annual CAPEX plan, partnering with Finance to prioritize capital investments </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1">Build and maintain robust contingency and flex-capacity plans with contract manufacturing partners to protect supply continuity </li> </ul> Sourcing & Supplier Management  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1">Own the end-to-end sourcing strategy for all pellet inputs, balancing cost, quality, and supply security across a diverse supplier base </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1">Build and steward strategic supplier partnerships — negotiating contracts, managing performance, and cultivating long-term relationships that advance quality and cost objectives </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1">Lead supplier onboarding, cost negotiations, pricing support, quality management, and lead time coordination </li> </ul> Financial Management  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1">Own P&L accountability for the pellet manufacturing business, driving disciplined cost management while identifying opportunities to improve unit economics at scale </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="17" data-aria-level="1">Lead financial analysis on product uniformity, cost reduction initiatives, and manufacturing efficiency — translating findings into actionable business cases </li> </ul> Compliance  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="18" data-aria-level="1">Serve as the enterprise compliance authority for the pellet business, proactively managing regulatory requirements and responding to customer compliance demands </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="19" data-aria-level="1">Lead environmental compliance across all manufacturing sites, including air quality (DEQ) permitting, annual reporting, and regulatory relationship management </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="20" data-aria-level="1">Lead FSC / EUDR compliance, including material accounting, audits, and training </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="21" data-aria-level="1">Own the GMP program with rigor — maintaining audit-ready standards and instilling a culture of quality discipline across the manufacturing network </li> </ul> New Product Development  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="22" data-aria-level="1">Drive the new product development process from concept through commercialization, aligning cross-functional teams on technical feasibility, timelines, and launch readiness </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="23" data-aria-level="1">Manage end-to-end launch timelines across sourcing, production, and initial distribution </li> </ul> Leadership & Organizational Influence  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="24" data-aria-level="1">Serve as a strategic business partner to Category Management, Finance, Sales, and Operations — influencing decisions, resolving cross-functional tensions, and aligning resources to shared goals </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="25" data-aria-level="1">Provide thought leadership and subject matter expertise to commercial teams, enabling data-driven decisions on product strategy, customer requirements, and go-to-market execution </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="26" data-aria-level="1">Build organizational capability by developing, coaching, and retaining a high-performing team — creating clear ownership, growth paths, and accountability structures </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="27" data-aria-level="1">Foster a culture of transparency and alignment — maintaining strong communication rhythms with site leaders, external partners, and senior stakeholders to anticipate risk and accelerate decisions </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="28" data-aria-level="1">Lead and contribute to strategic initiatives that advance Traeger’s broader operational and business goals as the organization evolves </li> </ul> What You'll Need To Succeed:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="29" data-aria-level="1">10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-site or networked production environments </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="30" data-aria-level="1">Proven track record of building and developing high-performing teams, with the ability to lead through influence across matrixed organizations </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="31" data-aria-level="1">Strong financial acumen with experience owning budgets, managing cost structures, and presenting operational performance to senior leadership </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="32" data-aria-level="1">Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, resolve complex operational challenges, and make sound decisions under pressure </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="33" data-aria-level="1">Highly self-directed with the executive presence and organizational awareness to operate effectively across all levels of the business </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="34" data-aria-level="1">Proficiency with ERP systems, data analysis tools, and the Microsoft 365 suite; comfort leveraging AI tools to enhance operational decision-making </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="35" data-aria-level="1">Proven experience in the wood pellet industry is a plus </li> <li data-leveltext="■" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335551500":14245398,"335552541":1,"335559685":540,"335559991":280,"469769226":"Calibri","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"■","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="35" data-aria-level="1">Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar field. </li> </ul> Why You Will Love Working Here:  <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Join a true team working towards a common goal </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1">So. Much. Food. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1">Have an outdoor lover’s paradise in your backyard </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1">Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1">401k to help you plan for the future </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1">Tuition reimbursement </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1">Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1">Great discounts on all things Traeger </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="23" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1">Did we mention all the food? </li> </ul>

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