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Chobani · 1 month ago

Executive Recruiter, Supply Chain

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$148K/yr - $222K/yr

8+ years exp

Chobani is seeking an outstanding Executive Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment for senior leadership roles across our Supply Chain organization. This role is critical to elevating operational excellence and ensuring teams are led by high-impact executives who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle search execution for VP+ and senior leadership roles across all Supply Chain functions

Build 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 culture

Drive rigorous search execution—including proactive sourcing, assessment, and candidate movement—ensuring consistent momentum and quality

Deliver diverse, high-caliber talent slates while upholding inclusive, equitable recruiting practices

Serve as a trusted advisor to Supply Chain leadership, influencing talent decisions with market intelligence, data, and contextual insights

Partner closely with Plant Directors, Ops/Manufacturing VPs, Engineering leadership, and HRBPs to define needs, calibrate talent, and guide decisions

Coach hiring managers on structured interview approaches, assessment best practices, and selection discipline

Provide clear, transparent communication on search progress and expectations

Develop deep understanding of the manufacturing and supply chain talent ecosystem within CPG, food & beverage, dairy, advanced manufacturing, and adjacent industries

Track trends in food safety, automation, engineering, maintenance & reliability, OEE improvement, plant leadership succession, and logistics networks

Build proactive pipelines for critical recurring roles, future plant leadership, and niche technical leadership talent

Advise on organizational design, capability gaps, and external talent availability to support Chobani’s long-term supply chain strategy

Deliver an exceptional, respectful, transparent candidate experience tailored to senior operators and manufacturing leaders

Represent Chobani’s values, mission, safety culture, operational excellence, and people-first philosophy throughout the search process

Ensure that all candidates—selected or not—leave with positive impressions of Chobani’s brand and culture

Maintain accurate search documentation, candidate notes, and reporting within ATS/CRM systems

Champion process discipline while continuously identifying opportunities to improve speed, quality, and consistency in executive search operations

Collaborate with TA Operations and People teams on analytics, market dashboards, and search performance metrics

Manage external search firm partnerships, ensuring alignment, accountability, and quality delivery when firms are engaged

Qualification

Executive search experienceSupply chain knowledgeManufacturing leadership competenciesDiversity hiring practicesStakeholder managementExecutive-level storytellingOperational rigorFood & beverage experienceExceptional communicationRelationship-buildingFast-paced environment

Required

8–12+ years of executive search or senior-level recruiting experience; a mix of in-house and retained search preferred

Significant experience recruiting VP+ talent within Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related technical functions

Strong fluency in manufacturing leadership competencies (e.g., TPM/OEE, food safety, quality systems, automation, reliability, logistics, capital projects)

Proven success influencing senior leaders, navigating complex stakeholder environments, and driving decisions

Track record of delivering strong, diverse slates and embedding inclusive hiring practices

Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and executive-level storytelling

High urgency, operational rigor, and comfort working in fast-moving, high-change production environments