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Director of Operations

Jobot
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026
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Job details:
Director of Operations – Food Manufacturing - Amazing growth

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Christine McNamara
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Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year


A bit about us:

The Director of Operations is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of a dairy manufacturing facility. This role oversees all aspects of production, maintenance, engineering, quality, sanitation, warehousing, and continuous improvement to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality dairy products.


Why join us?
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Annual performance bonus
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO & sick leave


Job Details
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
  • Minimum 10 years of plant leadership experience in dairy manufacturing
  • Experience with aseptic or ESL dairy processing
  • Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and operational excellence
  • Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and plant-level financials
  • Proven ability to lead large teams across operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance
  • Demonstrated success improving efficiency, cost, and production performance
  • Strong technical understanding of UHT, ESL, and filling/packaging systems
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership

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