Senior Director of Operations

R2R Strategic Recruiting

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 203,000 - 263,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive salary

Annual Bonus

Job summary

A strategic recruiting partner is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to optimize production facilities across multiple sites in the Portland area. This role requires strong leadership, operational excellence, and a proven track record in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience, with substantial multi-site leadership and an emphasis on safety and quality. A competitive salary and full-time onsite position are offered, along with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

10-15 years of experience in food manufacturing operations.
5+ years of multi-site leadership responsibility.
Experience managing complex production environments.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations across 4-5 manufacturing sites.
Partner with Safety, Quality Assurance, and HR.
Analyze financial data to drive profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Communication

Change Management

Lean Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Food Science

Master’s degree

Job description

Overview

Reser’s Fine Foods is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee and optimize their nationwide network of production facilities. In this high-impact role, you’ll provide strategic leadership to General Managers and plant teams across multiple locations—championing safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Reser’s Fine Foods is the client; R2R Strategic Recruiting is the exclusive recruiting partner. The position is based in Beaverton (Portland metro), Oregon, full-time onsite, relocation assistance available. 30% travel required.

Compensation: Competitive salary + bonus

Location: Beaverton (Portland metro), Oregon, full-time onsite, relocation assistance available. 30% travel required.

Base pay range
$203,000.00/yr - $263,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus

Are you a proven operations leader with experience in complex, multi-site food manufacturing? Ready to drive performance and shape the future of a growing organization?

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Performance: Lead day-to-day operations across 4-5 food manufacturing sites, ensuring KPIs for safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and team engagement.
Oversight: Provide oversight for Production, Maintenance, Scheduling, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Inventory Control across the network.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Safety, Quality Assurance, and HR to ensure alignment and regulatory compliance.

Strategic Direction & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with the VP of Operations to develop and execute long-term strategic initiatives and process improvements that align with company goals.
Analyze financial data, evaluate cost-benefit scenarios, and lead cost-reduction strategies to drive profitability and efficiency.
Lead plant expansions, renovations, and capital projects with a focus on sustainable growth.
Coach, develop, and mentor plant General Managers and leadership teams to build high-performing, collaborative operations.
Establish clear goals and performance metrics, offering feedback and accountability to drive results.
Identify training needs and support succession planning within operational teams.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field is required; Master’s degree is a plus.
10-15 years of experience in food manufacturing operations, with 5+ years of multi-site leadership responsibility—preferably in refrigerated, baked goods, meat, or frozen product categories.
Experience managing complex production environments with a strong emphasis on employee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive culture, and implement lean principles across diverse plant operations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
Willingness to travel up to 30% to support site operations.

Equal Opportunity R2R Strategic Recruiting and our client are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Additional notes We are dedicated to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

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