Operations Director

Remote (Open to candidates located anywhere in the US)

General Purpose

Provide leadership and operational support to 2-4 manufacturing facilities to achieve safety, quality, service, cost, and financial objectives. Partner with Plant Managers to execute divisional strategies, improve operational performance, develop leadership capability, and ensure consistent implementation of company standards. Serve as the primary operational coach for assigned facilities while supporting strategic initiatives established by senior leadership.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coaching to Plant Managers to improve safety, quality, customer service, productivity and financial performance.
• Monitor plant performance and ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions.
• Execute Continuous Improvement initiatives across assigned facilities.
• Drive standardization of manufacturing processes, operating procedures and performance metrics.
• Support implementation of Manufacturing Operating Systems.
• Coach and develop Plant Managers and site leadership teams.
• Build succession plans within assigned facilities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Execute divisional operating plans established by senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and capital planning for assigned facilities.
• Ensure capital projects are executed successfully within assigned plants.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, GMPs and regulatory standards.
• Promote environmental, sustainability and safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, Maintenance, Commercial and Finance to resolve operational issues.
• Support customer service objectives through reliable execution.