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Director of Operations

A well-established, fast-growing food & beverage manufacturing company is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee U.S. operations during a period of continued growth and operational complexity.

This role has broad ownership across production, supply chain, quality, and customer fulfillment, and serves as the primary interface with contract manufacturers. The focus is on operational excellence, execution, and building scalable processes that support consistent, high-quality delivery.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Full oversight of operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and customer service
• Leading production planning, inventory management, and logistics to ensure on-time, in-full delivery
• Owning weekly and monthly S&OP processes
• Acting as the primary operational liaison to an external manufacturing partner
• Managing operational deviations, root cause analysis, and cross-functional problem-solving
• Driving capital projects, capacity expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partnering closely with global stakeholders across operations, quality, and R&D

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes and plant operations
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and drive execution
• Experience using data and analytics to inform operational decisions
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, high-accountability environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Additional details:

• Regular interaction with international stakeholders; some travel required
• If you’re an operations leader who thrives in execution-focused environments and enjoys building strong partnerships across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality, this could be a compelling next step.

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