The Director of Operations holds full responsibility for Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Shipping/Receiving. This role focuses on planning, directing, and maintaining maximum standards of product quality, efficiency, safety, cost control, and schedule attainment.

THE ROLE IS LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing plans.
• Build, manage, and develop the operations team; facilitate continuous improvement processes.
• Provide operational expertise to peers and senior leadership.
• Monitor equipment needs and ensure high levels of plant efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor and customer partnerships.
• Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.
• Create and implement a technical vision and lead new technical projects or line implementations.
• Provide guidance and authorization to carry out major operational plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the food industry
• Experience in a USDA-regulated environment.
• Experience with Ammonia systems
• Large facility (800 plus) experience required