Value-Added Operations Director: Lead Quality & Growth

Coastal Sunbelt Produce; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Sunbelt Produce seeks a Director of Value Added to oversee Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing centers, driving efficiency and profitability. You will lead strategic initiatives, build a high-performing team, and align with FreshPoint’s growth goals.

The role requires robust leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of process improvement to reduce waste and improve quality across USDA/FDA regulated operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7 years of Operations management experience with progressive leadership.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive accountability.
• Deep knowledge of production planning, performance management, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all operational aspects of the processing center to ensure efficiency, safety, and compliance.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing production team through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive profitability by optimizing resources, controlling costs, and ensuring cost-effective production practices.
• Ensure strict adherence to USDA, FDA, and company food safety and quality standards across all operations.
• Partner with supply chain, quality assurance, and logistics teams for end-to-end production and distribution.
• Champion process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen operational performance.
• Establish, monitor, and achieve KPIs and production metrics aligned with goals.
• Lead and support enterprise initiatives fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Team development

Production planning

KPIs & metrics

Budgeting & cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Operations

Job description

Coastal Sunbelt Produce seeks a Director of Value Added to oversee Grab & Go and Fresh Cuts processing centers, driving efficiency and profitability. You will lead strategic initiatives, build a high-performing team, and align with FreshPoint’s growth goals.

The role requires robust leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of process improvement to reduce waste and improve quality across USDA/FDA regulated operations.