Director of Operations

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Newly created leadership role due to sustained business growth
• Broad operational scope across multiple production and processing functions
• Direct partnership with the Senior VP of Operations and executive leadership
• Opportunity to design and institutionalize a performance-driven operating system
• True operational and financial ownership with influence over cost, yield, and efficiency
• Stable, privately held organization with decades of industry presence
• Strong culture centered on accountability, respect, and long-term employee retention
• Exposure to senior management and Board-level visibility
• Competitive executive compensation with upside as the business scales

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Operations

• Lead and optimize end-to-end plant operations across multiple manufacturing areas
• Establish and sustain KPI frameworks, scorecards, and performance management systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Support operational financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost initiatives
• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, quality, supply chain, and logistics teams
• Develop and lead a high-performing operations leadership team

Qualifications for the Director of Operations

• 10+ years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or related processing environments
• Proven success driving operational excellence, KPI management, and continuous improvement
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience supporting P&L performance
• Experience leading complex, multi-functional plant operations
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)