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This range is provided by Judge Direct Placement. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Judge Direct Placement We are representing a leading food manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative products to it's customers. With a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement, we are expanding our leadership team to support our next phase of growth. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on
Director of Operations
to oversee our manufacturing facility operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure optimal efficiency across production, quality, safety, logistics, and supply chain functions. Key Responsibilities: Lead all day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety regulations, and cost objectives are met. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Oversee production planning, materials management, scheduling, maintenance, and quality assurance teams. Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and other relevant food safety and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies. Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align production with market demand and innovation. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control measures. Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership and staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure safety standards and a strong food safety culture are maintained across all operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior operations role. Proven experience managing plant operations in a regulated food production environment. Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools. Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing technology platforms. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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This range is provided by Judge Direct Placement. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$200,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from Judge Direct Placement We are representing a leading food manufacturing company dedicated to delivering high-quality, safe, and innovative products to it's customers. With a strong focus on sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement, we are expanding our leadership team to support our next phase of growth. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on
Director of Operations
to oversee our manufacturing facility operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure optimal efficiency across production, quality, safety, logistics, and supply chain functions. Key Responsibilities: Lead all day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety regulations, and cost objectives are met. Develop and implement operational strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. Oversee production planning, materials management, scheduling, maintenance, and quality assurance teams. Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and other relevant food safety and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other methodologies. Collaborate closely with R&D, Quality, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to align production with market demand and innovation. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, and cost control measures. Lead, mentor, and develop plant leadership and staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Ensure safety standards and a strong food safety culture are maintained across all operations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred). 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a senior operations role. Proven experience managing plant operations in a regulated food production environment. Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement tools. Exceptional leadership, communication, and team development skills. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of ERP systems and manufacturing technology platforms. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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