Executive Recruiter, Supply Chain

Executive RecruiterChobani is seeking an outstanding Executive Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership roles across our Supply Chain organization-including Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, and Environmental Health & Safety. This role is critical to elevating our operational excellence and ensuring our plants, networks, and teams are led by bold, curious, high-impact executives who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate is a disciplined search expert with deep knowledge of supply chain and operations talent markets. They are an advisor, strategist, operator, and closer-comfortable partnering directly with plant leaders, functional SVPs, and C-suite executives while running highly complex searches with urgency, rigor, and exceptional quality.ResponsibilitiesExecutive Search & DeliveryLead full-cycle search execution for VP+ and senior leadership roles across all Supply Chain functionsBuild tailored search strategies incorporating organizational mapping, talent pools, competitor insights, and function-specific requirements (e.g., food safety, regulated manufacturing, TPM, capital projects)Develop or refine position profiles, success criteria, and leadership capability frameworks aligned to operational needs and Chobani cultureDrive rigorous search execution-including proactive sourcing, assessment, and candidate movement-ensuring consistent momentum and qualityDeliver diverse, high-caliber talent slates while upholding inclusive, equitable recruiting practicesStakeholder & Executive PartnershipServe as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain leadership, influencing talent decisions with market intelligence, data, and contextual insightsPartner closely with Plant Directors, Ops/Manufacturing VPs, Engineering leadership, and HRBPs to define needs, calibrate talent, and guide decisionsCoach hiring managers on structured interview approaches, assessment best practices, and selection disciplineProvide clear, transparent communication on search progress and expectationsMarket Intelligence & Talent StrategyDevelop deep understanding of the manufacturing and supply chain talent ecosystem within CPG, food & beverage, dairy, advanced manufacturing, and adjacent industriesTrack trends in food safety, automation, engineering, maintenance & reliability, OEE improvement, plant leadership succession, and logistics networksBuild proactive pipelines for critical recurring roles, future plant leadership, and niche technical leadership talentAdvise on organizational design, capability gaps, and external talent availability to support Chobani's long-term supply chain strategyCandidate Experience & Brand StewardshipDeliver an exceptional, respectful, transparent candidate experience tailored to senior operators and manufacturing leadersRepresent Chobani's values, mission, safety culture, operational excellence, and people-first philosophy throughout the search processEnsure that all candidates-selected or not-leave with positive impressions of Chobani's brand and cultureSearch Operations & Process ExcellenceMaintain accurate search documentation, candidate notes, and reporting within ATS/CRM systemsChampion process discipline while continuously identifying opportunities to improve speed, quality, and consistency in executive search operationsCollaborate with TA Operations and People teams on analytics, market dashboards, and search performance metricsManage external search firm partnerships, ensuring alignment, accountability, and quality delivery when firms are engagedRequirements8-12+ years of executive search or senior-level recruiting experience; a mix of in-house and retained search preferredSignificant experience recruiting VP+ talent within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related technical functionsStrong fluency in m