Director of Operations & Administration

Teeccino; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% health insurance coverage

401(k)

2 weeks PTO plus sick time and additional paid holidays

Job summary

Teeccino in Oxnard, California is seeking a Director of Operations to lead operational excellence in their SQF-certified facility. The candidate will manage production performance and ensure compliance with food safety and quality systems.

This role requires extensive experience in CPG food manufacturing and leadership skills. The compensation includes a salary of $125k - $160k plus performance bonuses, as well as health insurance coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with certification compliance and audits.
• Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA workplace safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing and operational excellence in a SQF-certified facility.
• Responsible for Operations function management.
• Drive throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and on-time in-full (OTIF) performance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Operational excellence

CPG food manufacturing experience

GMP regulatory compliance

Lean / Six Sigma initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Summary: Teeccino Caffe, Inc. is a small, fast-growing, natural/organic brand of herbal teas and coffee alternatives seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing and operational excellence in our SQF-certified facility. This role is accountable for production performance, team development, machine maintenance, warehouse and facilities management, food safety & quality systems, OSHA compliance, cost control, and scaling operations to support growth. The candidate must be bilingual English/Spanish and a hands-on leader with CPG food manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of GMP regulatory compliance, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams.

Core Functions

Operations & Manufacturing Leadership

• Responsible for Operations function with management of Warehouse Manager, Production Planner, Production Supervisor, and Head Maintenance Mechanic
• Partner with Supply Chain on inventory management and planning
• Drive throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and on-time in-full (OTIF) performance
• Collaborate with R&D and Commercialization team to scale new products from pilot to full production
• Lead capacity planning and capital projects (equipment, automation, facility renovation/expansion)

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Manage our FSQA & Compliance Specialist, and serve as executive owner of our annual SQF certification and other compliance certifications including Organic, GFCO, and Kosher
• Oversee compliance and company-wide awareness of SQF and HACCP programs including daily GMPs and policy adherence
• Manage OSHA and workplace safety training program
• Champion a strong food and workplace safety culture across all departments

Planning and Inventory Optimization

• Oversee schedule with Production Planner to meet demand with optimal efficiency
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material availability and inventory optimization while considering cash-flow impact and facility space constraints
• Manage co-manufacturers (if applicable) and logistics partners
• Oversee inventory system through current ERP, Acctivate, and a future ERP implementation

Continuous Improvement & Cost Management

• Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower COGS
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team morale
• Own operational P&L performance in partnership with CFO
• Identify and execute margin improvement initiatives

People Leadership & Culture

• Continual training and coaching to develop Production and Warehouse supervisors and team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and respect
• Support workforce planning, training, and succession planning
• Ensure strong labor relations and compliance with HR policies

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing
• Experience with certification compliance and audits
• Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA workplace safety compliance
• Experience leading multi-functional teams
• Track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and scalability
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Preferred Experience

• Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced, multi production line manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of ERP system integration, excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Teams
• Bachelor’s degree
• Training in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems including advanced production planning

Compensation & Benefits

• $125k - $160k + performance bonus
• 60% of health insurance covered. Dental and vision available
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks PTO plus sick time and 7 additional paid holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift as well as sit at a computer for extended times
• Regular lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 55 lbs
• Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and reach in various directions
• Tolerance for a noisy environment