Director of Operations
- $175,000 - $250,000
- Philadelphia, PA
Director of Operations – Food Manufacturing | $175K–$235K + Bonus | Lead a High-Impact Unionized Plant
A bit about us:
Founded over a century ago and based in Philadelphia, with additional production facilities across the East Coast, we are a food manufacturer dedicated to producing high-quality, sustainable products. We operate a network of processing plants delivering fresh products while investing in innovation, operational excellence, and the communities we serve.
Why join us?
- Competitive Compensation: (DOE ~$200K+) + bonus potential
- 401(k) with Generous Employer Match
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (available within first month)
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
- Leadership Impact: Own full plant operations and strategy for a flagship facility
- Stability & Mission-Driven: with long-term focus
- Growth-Oriented Culture: Strong investment in people, processes, and infrastructure
Job Details
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of plant leadership experience in dairy or food manufacturing
- Experience leading complex, unionized manufacturing environments
- Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and operational excellence
- Experience managing budgets, capital projects, and plant-level financials
- Proven ability to lead large teams across operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance
- Demonstrated success improving efficiency, cost, and production performance
- Strong technical understanding of UHT, ESL, and filling/packaging systems
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership
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