Operations Leader
Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturer serving both branded and private-label customers across North America. Continued growth in demand has created the need for an experienced operations leader capable of guiding the organization through its next phase of expansion. The company offers an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have direct access to executive decision-makers and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.
Operational Leadership
- Lead all plant operations and establish performance expectations
- Ensure achievement of production targets, service levels, and quality standards
- Monitor and improve KPIs related to safety, labor, downtime, waste, yield, and productivity
- Develop annual operating plans and support long-term capacity planning
Continuous Improvement
- Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency
- Lead root-cause investigations and sustainable corrective actions
- Drive process standardization and operational discipline
People Leadership
- Build, mentor, and develop leadership teams
- Strengthen accountability and employee engagement throughout the operation
- Support succession planning and organizational development
- Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and performance
Quality & Food Safety
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements
- Maintain audit readiness across all operational functions
- Partner with Quality leadership to uphold product integrity and traceability standards
Strategic Growth
- Support facility expansion initiatives and capital investments
- Collaborate with executive leadership on operational strategy
- Improve capacity utilization and operational scalability
- Lead change management initiatives aligned with business growth objectives
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran 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 will have progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing, proven success managing entire plant operations, strong financial and operational acumen, experience managing production KPIs, labor expenses, quality performance, and maintenance reliability, demonstrated track record leading large teams and developing leadership talent, and experience scaling operations in a growing manufacturing environment.
What's on Offer
- $200,000-$250,000 base salary
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Vision coverage
- 401(k)
- PTO program
- Company holidays
- Significant long-term growth opportunity
Job summary
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Sub Sector
- Production, Manufacturing
- Industry
- FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Contract Type
- Permanent