Senior Director of Operations

Overhill Farms; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OVERHILL FARMS INC. seeks a Senior Corporate Director of Operations to lead manufacturing and operations across several facilities. You will drive plant performance, food safety, quality, delivery, and cost optimization while guiding budgeting and financial planning.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, standardizing processes, and partnering with supply chain, QA, engineering, R&D, and finance to ensure regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 10+ years of leadership in operations environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Experience with HACCP, GMPs, SQF, USDA and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee budgets across multiple facilities.
• Support new product commercialization and processes.
• Lead planning, prioritization and execution of projects.
• Ensure continuous improvement processes are in place.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Strategic planning

Leadership

Budget management

Operations management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/operations/engineering or related

10+ years in operations leadership

Job description

OVERHILL FARMS INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION: Senior Corporate Director of Operations

EFFECTIVE DATE: 1/09/2026

REPORTS TO: Sr. VP of Operations

DEPARTMENT: Production

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Sr. Director of Operations provides leadership, strategic direction, and coordination to the manufacturing and operation functions across multiple food production facilities. Responsible for plant operational performance, including food safety, quality, delivery, cost optimization, inventory, and continuous improvement. Responsible for plant financial performance and related budgeting and financial planning processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop operational strategies aligned with business goals and objectives.
2. Oversee operations budgets across multiple facilities.
3. Support new product commercialization and processes across multiple facilities.
4. Lead planning, prioritization, and execution of multiple projects.
5. Ensure continuous improvement processes are established and in practice.
6. Develop and maintain effective positive working relations with customers.
7. Ensure compliance with governmental, customer-required, and company policies, processes, and procedures.
8. Partner with Supply Chain, QA, Engineering, R&D, Finance, HR, and Sales teams.
9. Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, FDA/USDA, FSSAI, ISO, BRC, etc.)
10. Identify and implement cost-saving and margin-improvement initiatives.
11. Standardize processes and drive operational alignment across multiple facilities.
12. Experience and knowledge within raw materials, production processes, maintenance, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing and distribution of goods

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field or 10+ years in an operations leadership role.
2. 10+ years of financial experience managing budgets.
3. Knowledge of manufacturing methods and equipment.
4. Knowledge and experience in HACCP, GMPs, SQF, USDA, and Safety.
5. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
7. Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
8. Strategic and results-driven with the ability to execute the organization's strategic plan successfully and efficiently.
9. Must be able to work varied shifts and weekends as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Ability to work in an office environment
2. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
3. Physical Attendance is required - Remote is not optional.
4. Travel to multiple facilities.