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Tech Tammina LLC

Plant/Operations Director

Ontario, CA · On-site

Plant/Operations Director Location : United States, , Ontario Status : Full Time, Permanent ... Ensure compliance is followed with all food safety regulations, quality standards (e.g., SQF, HACCP ...

Oceans Healthcare

Director, Plant Operations

Waco, TX · On-site

The Director Plant Operations is to provide leadership to the Plant Operations Department at the facility by actively directing and supporting the Plant Operations Departments at each hospital with ...

HiredFirst

Director Plant Operations

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$99K - $148K/yr

Director of Plant Operations | Kansas City, MO Lead critical facility operations for a nationally recognized healthcare organization. We are seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations to ...

Richelieu Foods

Director of Plant Operations

Beaver Dam, WI · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Job Summary At Richelieu Foods we are making Great Food from Great People. We are looking for an experienced Director of Plant Operations who is comfortable driving transformation while reinforcing a ...

Richelieu Foods

Director of Plant Operations

Beaver Dam, WI · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Job Summary At Richelieu Foods we are making Great Food from Great People. We are looking for an experienced Director of Plant Operations who is comfortable driving transformation while reinforcing a ...

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Plant/Operations Director

Ontario, CA • On-site

Tech Tammina LLC
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Position: Plant/Operations Director
Location: United States, , Ontario
Status: Full Time, Permanent
Category: Executive and Management
 
Responsibilities:
 
Oversee all plant operations which include production, quality assurance, maintenance, warehousing, and safety.
Develop and implement strategic plans to meet production goals and support business growth.
Ensure compliance is followed with all food safety regulations, quality standards (e.g., SQF, HACCP, GMPs), and OSHA requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
Foster a positive, performance-driven culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and safety.
Build and develop strong leadership teams through coaching, training, and performance management.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments including Supply Chain, R&D, HR, and Finance to align plant operations with company objectives.
Manage plant budgets and capital expenses effectively.

Qualifications:
 
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a plant-level management role.
Strong knowledge of food safety systems, lean manufacturing principles, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and complex operations with a hands-on, data-driven approach.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing large-scale production and multi-shift operations.