Director of Operations Food Production
Director of Operations Food Production
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Job Description
A longstanding familyowned food production company is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee its commissary operations including production procurement food safety and financial performance. This leadership role offers the opportunity to step into a wellestablished position replacing a retiring leader and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a collaborative and qualityfocused team.
This is a daytime weekdayonly roleno nights or weekends required.
Role Highlights
- Oversee daily food production operations at an FDAcompliant facility producing fresh neverfrozen meals including sandwiches salads baked goods and freshcut fruit.
- Lead a team of 35 employees fostering a positive teamoriented work culture with strong leadership and coaching.
- Manage procurement and supplier relationships handling order guides product selection and cost control.
- Ensure food safety compliance maintaining FDA logs sanitation protocols and regulatory standards.
- Take ownership of financial performance and P&L ensuring accurate costing pricing and operational efficiency.
- Support menu development and largebatch meal planning aligning with operational capacity and production goals.
- Collaborate with catering operations ensuring seamless of scheduled events.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for process or facility improvements.
What Youll Bring
- 5 years of experience in food production catering management or commissary operations.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a food production environment.
- Familiarity with FDA compliance sanitation standards and operational best practices.
- Experience with largebatch food production menu planning and procurement.
- PCQI Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
- Accounting background or cost accounting experience preferredunderstanding of financials and cost control is a plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools.
If youre a handson leader with experience in food production and a passion for building strong teams wed love to hear from you!
Make a meaningful impact and help shape the next chapter of this growing operationapply now or contact Eli Jones at to learn more.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
