Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!
The Role
As the Director of Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management, you'll be instrumental in enhancing our organizational efficiency and effectiveness. You'll develop and implement strategies to optimize processes, improve productivity, and drive positive change, ultimately improving Henny Penny's ability to deliver business results.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Serve as a strategic partner to HR and business leaders, delivering cutting-edge organizational effectiveness and change management solutions.
Lead cultural transformation initiatives, fostering a high-performance environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Spearhead change management strategies that align with Henny Penny's business objectives and support our growth trajectory.
Utilize data-driven insights to identify organizational gaps and translate findings into actionable plans.
Design and oversee leadership development programs to build capability at all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth implementation of new systems, processes, and organizational changes.
This role requires a blend of strategic vision, analytical skills, and exceptional interpersonal abilities. You'll need to move seamlessly from high-level strategy to hands-on implementation, challenging the status quo and inspiring others to embrace change.
Your success will be measured by your ability to create sustainable organizational change, improve operational efficiency, enhance employee engagement, and contribute to Henny Penny's overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of Organizational Effectiveness programs supporting change management, employee engagement, and performance excellence
Drive organizational change management and engagement programs
Provide consultative support to define organizational needs and design solutions aligned with business strategy
Leverage change management methodologies to facilitate adoption of new systems, processes, and structures
Oversee employee engagement surveys and partner with stakeholders on action plans
Collaborate on organizational design initiatives aligned with strategic goals
Lead complex projects and manage both internal and external relationships
Partner with HR teams on organizational diagnosis and transformation strategies
Coach and mentor HR partners and leaders on Organizational Effectiveness tools and methodologies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree strongly preferred in relevant fields (e.g., I/O Psychology, Organizational Behavior, HR)
10+ years of progressive experience in Organizational Effectiveness/Development
5+ years in a leadership role focused on organizational development and change management
Certifications in relevant tools (e.g., Change Management, Organization Design, Coaching)
Proven success in implementing large-scale organizational effectiveness solutions
Advanced knowledge of organizational change and design principles
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills at all levels, including C-Suite
What We Offer
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after one year of service
Competitive salary with annual performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match)
Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
On-site wellness clinic and state-of-the-art fitness center
Defined career paths and growth opportunities
Engaging company culture with regular team activities and events
Join us in shaping the future of Henny Penny and experience the rewards of being an employee-owner in a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.
About Us
We’re known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We’re a behind-the-scenes engine in the world’s most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy’s. We’re 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.
We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world’s most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.
Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
