Plant Operations Director: Transformation & Excellence

Richelieu Foods Inc.; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations to lead the manufacturing operations, drive transformation, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team. The position focuses on building a high‑performing team, achieving budget goals, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, maintenance, materials, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive operations experience in a high volume, high growth, food manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Formal training in SQF, Food Safety & Quality, FDA’s FSMA program and related regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create a high-performance operations team by recruiting and developing teams.
• Manage four divisions of operations: Manufacturing, Maintenance, Materials and Operational excellence.
• Engage with suppliers and leadership to support new projects and product commercialization.
• Manage KPI's including Safety, Quality, People, Service, and Cost.
• Develop and execute plans to drive improved operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Plant Operations to lead the manufacturing operations, drive transformation, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

This role reports to the Senior Director of Operations and collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team. The position focuses on building a high‑performing team, achieving budget goals, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing, maintenance, materials, and