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Director of Operations

Vernon, California Permanent USD200,000 - USD230,000 per year View Job Description
A privately held food manufacturing company backed by institutional investors is seeking a highly accomplished Director of Operations / Plant Manager to lead overall manufacturing operations at a flagship production facility. This executive will be responsible for driving operational excellence, continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimisation, and plant performance while building a culture of accountability, safety, and employee engagement.
  • Opportunity to Drive Meaningful Change
  • Full Ownership of Plant Operations

About Our Client

Our client is a privately held food manufacturing company backed by institutional investors.

Job Description

  • Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for all plant operations.
  • Develop and execute initiatives that improve productivity, throughput, quality, and service levels.
  • Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence programs using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across labour, materials, production processes, and plant operations.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability and results.
  • Partner with executive leadership to develop operational strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Drive a culture focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.
  • Optimise production planning, workforce utilisation, and inventory management processes.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop operational leaders and plant personnel.
  • Utilise data and analytics to support decision making and operational improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, food safety, and quality standards.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Confidential Plant Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
  • Progressive operations leadership experience within food manufacturing environments.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale manufacturing or production facilities.
  • Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence, and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience leveraging operational data to drive business decisions.
  • Track record of achieving measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability.
  • Experience operating within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred but not required.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary range: $200,000-$230,000.
  • Permanent position in Commerce.
  • Opportunity to lead operations in the FMCG industry.
  • High-impact executive leadership role.
  • Direct visibility with executive leadership and ownership stakeholders.
  • Opportunity to influence strategic operational decisions.
  • Ability to drive meaningful change and measurable business results.
  • Competitive executive compensation package.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brinn Borowsky
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7104602

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Vernon
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brinn Borowsky
Job Reference
JN-092026-7104602
 

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