Director of Operations

Located in Oxnard, CA

Job Title: Director of Operations
Location: On-site 
Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production performance, warehouse and facilities management, maintenance, food safety and quality systems, OSHA compliance, cost control, and scaling operations to support growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead multi-functional teams including Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Planning.

• Oversee production performance, throughput, labor productivity, and on-time delivery.

• Partner with Supply Chain to manage inventory, raw material availability, and production planning.

• Scale new products from pilot to full production in collaboration with R&D.

• Lead capacity planning, capital projects, automation, and facility expansions.

• Own food safety and quality compliance, including SQF, HACCP, FDA/FSMA, and GMP adherence.

• Execute OSHA and workplace safety programs, fostering a culture of safety across all departments.

• Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower COGS.

• Establish KPIs and dashboards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team performance.

• Own operational P&L in partnership with the CFO and drive margin improvement initiatives.

• Coach and develop supervisors and team members, supporting succession planning and workforce growth.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing.

• Proven experience with SQF (or BRC/IFS) certification and audits.

• Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA compliance.

• Experience leading multi-line, multi-functional teams in fast-paced environments.

• Track record of operational excellence, cost reduction, and scaling production.

• Maintenance and facilities management experience.

• Strong ERP, inventory management, and production planning skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.

• Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Production Maintenance (TPM) certification preferred.

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift, sit at a computer for extended periods.

• Regular lifting up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 55 lbs.

• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and reach.

• Comfortable in a noisy, multi-production line manufacturing environment.

Why Join:
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a mission-driven, rapidly growing natural products brand. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, health benefits, and paid time off, along with the opportunity to shape operations and scale a high-performing team.

 

Please call 805-973-1870 for more information. 

 

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