Dbf Recruiting

Large food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Operations for their St. Louis MO plant. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the plant's day-to-day operations (managing the company budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a 1000+ employee food manufacturing plant
• Manage and mentor management staff
• Ensure plant safety and food safety/quality regulations are followed
• Measure the effectiveness of all processes (budget, operations, and management, etc.)
• Determine plants's strategic growth as part of the executive team
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS, prefer MS/MBA
• 15+ years experience in food manufacturing plant management with at least 2 years as a plant manager/director
• Experience managing in a very large manufacturing environment, minimum 1000 employees
• USDA experience- meat or frozen foods are the best backgrounds
• Strategic planning experience
• Track record of success and creating productive cultures
• Continuous improvement focus
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Company will provide a relocation package