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Director of Operations

Alpha Executive Search
Illinois, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

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

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