Director of Operations

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance available

Performance based bonus

Job summary

Frontline Source Group is seeking an experienced Director of Operations for a food manufacturing facility in Weslaco, Texas. The role provides leadership for manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring safe, efficient, cost-effective production and top quality, with a focus on food safety compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 7+ years in food manufacturing, 3+ in plant leadership, and bilingual Spanish/English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a plant leadership or plant management role preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Proven experience managing production, quality systems, and cross functional teams.
• Strong leadership and plant operations management experience.
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Oversee daily operations including production, quality, sanitation, maintenance coordination, warehousing, and logistics.
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing efficiency, yield, and cost control.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with procurement, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and production continuity.
• Manage plant budgets, operational costs, and resource allocation.
• Provide regular reports on production and warehouse performance, quality metrics, and operational results to senior management.
• Partner closely with existing plant and executive leadership as additional day to day operational responsibilities transition to this position.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

Director of Operations, Food Manufacturing

Our client is seeking an experienced Spanish speaking Director of Operations for their food manufacturing facility in Weslaco, Texas. This position will provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for manufacturing and supply chain operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost effective production and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and food safety. Client will consider VISA sponsorship for the right candidate. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity.

Company Profile

Food manufacturing company

Director of Operations Role

Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

Oversee daily operations including production, quality, sanitation, maintenance coordination, warehousing, and logistics.

Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing efficiency, yield, and cost control.

Drive operational discipline and standardization across departments.

Provide operational leadership across a manufacturing organization’s workforce, working through production supervisors and functional leaders in warehouse, maintenance, and quality.

Serve as a key leader supporting the SQF Practitioner and ensure full compliance with SQF Code requirements.

Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of HACCP plans, GMPs, PRPs, and sanitation programs.

Promote a strong food safety culture throughout all levels of the organization.

Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively and sustainably.

Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, improved equipment utilization, and labor efficiency.

Monitor key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel to build a high performance workforce.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and strong communication across departments.

Ensure proper training programs are implemented and maintained.

Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety policies and procedures.

Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Coordinate with procurement, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and production continuity.

Oversee supplier performance in collaboration with Quality Assurance.

Manage plant budgets, operational costs, and resource allocation.

Provide regular reports on production and warehouse performance, quality metrics, and operational results to senior management.

Partner closely with existing plant and executive leadership as additional day to day operational responsibilities transition to this position.

Support continued evaluation and optimization of the plant's production and shift structure.

Report directly to executive operations leadership and participate in broader operational decision making for the organization.

Director of Operations Background Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

7+ years of experience in food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environment.

3+ years in a plant leadership or plant management role preferred.

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Proven experience managing production, quality systems, and cross functional teams.

Strong background in SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety compliance.

Strong leadership and plant operations management experience.

Deep understanding of food manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance.

Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety programs.

Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement mindset.

Strong decision making and problem solving skills.

Excellent communication in English and Spanish (preferred/bilingual required depending on workforce).

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.

Features and Benefits

Performance based bonus opportunity.

Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.