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 Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover. 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.
How you will make history here…
The AVP of Asset Care & Reliability is a senior-level practitioner responsible for developing and implementing both tactical and strategic objectives across Campbell’s network. The role encompasses multiple priorities, requiring a high degree of coordination among key internal and external stakeholders. This individual will be accountable for enhancing Campbell’s asset performance through a world-class Asset Care Strategy, Preventative Care Program, MRO management, training and development, and leveraging Smart Maintenance Management Systems (SMMS).
What you will do…
Asset Care Strategy:
- Develop and implement a unified Asset Care Strategy across all sites, ensuring adherence to standardized asset management practices. Align the strategy with corporate objectives and drive consistent execution across the network.
Preventative Care Program:
- Lead the design and deployment of Preventative Care Programs at all facilities, fostering a shift from reactive to predictive maintenance methodologies. Ensure assets are regularly assessed and maintained to minimize unplanned downtime and improve reliability.
Maintenance & Reliability:
- Coach OpEx Asset Care and Reliability leads, as well as site Maintenance leads, to institutionalize a Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) culture across all sites.
- Oversee network-wide maintenance systems, creating and deploying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Manage relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Co-Manufacturers to optimize MRO costs and asset performance across the network.
- Develop an asset lifecycle approach for new investments, ensuring reliability factors are incorporated from concept to operationalization through the Engineering Project Delivery Process.
- Lead the development of a preventative care culture across the organization, setting benchmarks for asset performance and ensuring alignment with long-term operational goals.
MRO Management:
- Oversee MRO inventory management to optimize stock levels, reduce waste, and improve cost efficiencies. Drive strategies to enhance equipment reliability, reduce costs, and support operational effectiveness.
Productivity Improvements & Cost Management:
- Analyze critical asset performance to identify improvement opportunities in operational effectiveness, including through IoT and AI advancements.
- Lead the development, deployment, and adherence to standard practices for Work Order Management, MRO, and Reliability initiatives, resulting in enhanced Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and sustainable cost performance.
- Oversee maintenance budget development in collaboration with Site Directors and the VP of Manufacturing, monitoring spending and guiding long-term equipment replacement planning.
Training and Development:
- Lead and implement training programs to build organizational capability in asset care and reliability, with an emphasis on preventative maintenance, MRO best practices, and SMMS utilization.
- Develop and enhance technical skills across site teams to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Smart Maintenance Management Systems (SMMS):
- Drive the adoption and implementation of Smart Maintenance Management Systems (SMMS) to monitor, predict, and analyze asset performance. Utilize data-driven insights from SMMS to optimize maintenance strategies and asset reliability.
- Integrate advanced technologies, including IoT and AI, into asset management practices to create a state-of-the-art maintenance reliability environment.
Strategic Direction:
- Develop a multi-year improvement plan for each site, based on formal assessments and prioritized by divisional strategic objectives.
- Ensure deployment and adoption of the Asset Care Strategy across all locations, adapting the approach to the maturity and unique needs of each site.
- Standardize assessments and program development plans to ensure a consistent Asset Care & Reliability approach across all plants.
- Monitor and communicate network reliability targets and KPI tracking, identifying resources required for successful implementation and sustainability of programs.
Who you will work with…
- Responsible for advancing Campbell’s asset performance to world-class levels across the network.
- Coordinate multiple priorities across all locations, ensuring high levels of execution and alignment among key stakeholders, including safety, quality, operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, and finance.
- Manage strategic relationships with approximately 15-20 OEMs and 20-25 Co-Manufacturers across the U.S. and Canada to optimize costs and performance.
- Provide direct management and evaluation of the OpEx Asset Care & Reliability team and indirectly lead a team of over 250 maintenance personnel across the network.
What you bring to the table (must have) …
- Education: University degree in Engineering required; MBA preferred.
- Experience: 15+ years in cross-functional manufacturing with a focus on high-velocity operations, Asset Care, and Reliability programs.
It would be great to have (nice to have)…
- Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Asset Care Strategy, Preventative Maintenance, MRO Management, SMMS, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM).
- Technical Skills: Knowledge of OSHA requirements, FMEA, risk analysis, and IoT/AI applications in maintenance.
- Leadership: Proven track record in leading and implementing training and development programs, with strong influencing and managerial courage.
- Certifications: Certification as an Asset Reliability Practitioner is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between
$230,400-$331,200
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.
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