Director of Operations
The Talent Shop, Penns Grove, NJ, United States
We are seeking a motivated and hands‑on Director of Operations to help oversee daily production and operational efficiency within a growing meal prep manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for an operations professional with 2–5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and wants to play a key role in scaling production while maintaining quality and efficiency.
The Director of Operations will work closely with leadership to ensure smooth production workflows, strong team performance, and adherence to food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Management
Oversee day‑to‑day production operations within the meal prep manufacturing facility
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and food safety standards
Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste
Support production planning and coordination across prep, cooking, packaging, and distribution
Logistics & Distribution Oversight
Establish and manage logistics processes for meal distribution and delivery
Improve systems for inventory movement, product handling, and order accuracy
Develop processes to support scaling distribution as the business grows
Supervise and support production supervisors and operations staff
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training production team members
Foster a positive, team‑oriented workplace culture focused on accountability and performance
Provide hands‑on leadership on the production floor when needed
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize labor utilization
Assist in implementing operational systems and best practices as the company scales
Track key operational metrics including output, efficiency, and production costs
Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
Maintain adherence to GMP, HACCP, and food production best practices
Work closely with quality and production teams to maintain consistent product standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with leadership, kitchen teams, logistics, and supply chain partners
Support inventory coordination and ingredient availability for production schedules
Communicate operational updates, challenges, and opportunities to company leadership
Qualifications
2–5 years of operations or production leadership experience
Manufacturing experience required (food manufacturing strongly preferred)
Experience supervising teams in a production or manufacturing environment
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting
Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, or HACCP is a plus
Strong communication and leadership abilitiesComfortable working both strategically and hands‑on within operations
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building systems, leading teams, and improving processes. This person thrives in an environment where they can take ownership of operations, solve problems quickly, and help a growing food production company scale efficiently.
What We Offer
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing food manufacturing business
Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
Competitive salary and growth potential
The chance to help shape and improve operational systems
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The Director of Operations will work closely with leadership to ensure smooth production workflows, strong team performance, and adherence to food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities Production & Operations Management
Oversee day‑to‑day production operations within the meal prep manufacturing facility
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and food safety standards
Monitor workflow and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste
Support production planning and coordination across prep, cooking, packaging, and distribution
Logistics & Distribution Oversight
Establish and manage logistics processes for meal distribution and delivery
Improve systems for inventory movement, product handling, and order accuracy
Develop processes to support scaling distribution as the business grows
Supervise and support production supervisors and operations staff
Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training production team members
Foster a positive, team‑oriented workplace culture focused on accountability and performance
Provide hands‑on leadership on the production floor when needed
Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce bottlenecks, and optimize labor utilization
Assist in implementing operational systems and best practices as the company scales
Track key operational metrics including output, efficiency, and production costs
Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards
Maintain adherence to GMP, HACCP, and food production best practices
Work closely with quality and production teams to maintain consistent product standards
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with leadership, kitchen teams, logistics, and supply chain partners
Support inventory coordination and ingredient availability for production schedules
Communicate operational updates, challenges, and opportunities to company leadership
Qualifications
2–5 years of operations or production leadership experience
Manufacturing experience required (food manufacturing strongly preferred)
Experience supervising teams in a production or manufacturing environment
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production setting
Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP, or HACCP is a plus
Strong communication and leadership abilitiesComfortable working both strategically and hands‑on within operations
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys building systems, leading teams, and improving processes. This person thrives in an environment where they can take ownership of operations, solve problems quickly, and help a growing food production company scale efficiently.
What We Offer
Opportunity to play a key role in a growing food manufacturing business
Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
Competitive salary and growth potential
The chance to help shape and improve operational systems
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