Food Services Solutions Director

POSITION: FOOD SERVICES SOLUTIONS DIRECTOR

Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Based on Experience ($70,000 - $85,000 annually)

Southwest Human Resource Agency is seeking an experienced, results-oriented leader
to serve as Food Services Solutions Director.

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing SWHRA's food service
operations, including a central kitchen that prepares and distributes meals primarily to
seniors and children throughout the communities we serve.

We are looking for a strong leader with a strategic mindset who can evaluate current
operations, develop employees, strengthen accountability, improve efficiency, manage
costs, and position our food programs for long-term growth and financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
-Provide overall leadership and direction for SWHRA's food service programs and
Central Kitchen operations.
-Evaluate and improve operational processes, staffing, productivity, and financial
performance.
-Supervise, lead, train, develop, and hold managers and staff accountable for
performance.
-Oversee budgeting, financial performance, cost controls, and operational
planning in coordination with the Fiscal Department.
-Manage the logistics of meal production and delivery, including program sites
and rural meal delivery operations.
-Identify opportunities to improve routes, workflows, staffing, purchasing,
inventory, and resource utilization.
-Develop strategies to grow participation in the At-Risk After School Program
and Summer Food Service Program.
-Promote SWHRA's food programs and develop relationships with schools,
organizations, community partners, and potential program sites.
-Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state nutrition program
requirements.
-Develop strategies to improve the long-term sustainability and overall
performance of the food services operation.

The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and effective leader who combines people
management, operational leadership, financial management, logistics, and
strategic thinking.

Candidates should have experience managing employees and complex operations and
be comfortable analyzing financial and operational information, identifying problems,
implementing improvements, and holding staff accountable for results.

Experience in food service management, logistics, nonprofit operations, government-
funded programs, marketing, business development, or federal nutrition programs is
beneficial.

A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred; however, significant relevant
leadership and management experience may be considered.

Compensation & Excellent Benefits
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
SWHRA offers an excellent employee benefits package, including:
-100% employer-paid employee-only State of Tennessee health insurance
-Employer-paid employee dental and vision coverage
-Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
-State of Tennessee Retirement
-Generous annual and sick leave
-State holidays
-Additional voluntary benefit options

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys developing
people, improving operations, solving problems, and building programs that make a
meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Southwest Human Resource Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.