DIRECTOR OF STANDARDIZATION - New York / Connecticut

Morrison Healthcare

Salary: 110,000 - 120,000 / year based on experience

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus, Flexible Paid Time Off, Benefits, 401K, Training

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Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation's largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

Job Summary

Location: NY/CT Region

Day travel required to multiple locations, including Poughkeepsie, Rhinebeck, Carmel, Danbury, Sharon, Norwalk, and New Milford.

The Director of Standardization plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across all service lines by identifying, developing, and implementing strategic initiatives that support systemwide consistency and client-specific needs. This position focuses on improving business efficiency through innovation, standardization, and the successful execution of large-scale projects that enhance client satisfaction and retention. Success in this role requires strong cross-functional collaboration, effective project management, and advanced analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between operations, field support teams, and clients to align strategies with business objectives

• Leverage data analytics to identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational initiatives

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support communication, engagement, and change adoption

• Lead project planning efforts, including scope definition, resource allocation, timelines, and performance metrics

• Promote, document, and disseminate best practices across the region to drive consistency and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing large, complex projects

• Proven success leading change management efforts and driving cross-functional initiatives

• Strong ability to influence and lead without direct authority

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and business acumen

• Exceptional communication skills across all levels of the organization

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Must reside in the NY/CT region with the ability to travel daily to assigned account locations

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Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance/ AD

• Disability Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Flexible Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave

• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

• Personal Leave

• Associate Shopping Program

• Health and Wellness Programs

• Discount Marketplace

• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance

• Commuter Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here ( or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1519167

Morrison Healthcare

AMY S MILLER

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