Located in Oxnard, CA
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Job Title: Director of Operations
Location: On-site
Salary: $150,000 – $165,000 + Performance Bonus + Benefits
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing operations and drive operational excellence. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for production performance, warehouse and facilities management, maintenance, food safety and quality systems, OSHA compliance, cost control, and scaling operations to support growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead multi-functional teams including Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Planning.
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Oversee production performance, throughput, labor productivity, and on-time delivery.
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Partner with Supply Chain to manage inventory, raw material availability, and production planning.
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Scale new products from pilot to full production in collaboration with R&D.
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Lead capacity planning, capital projects, automation, and facility expansions.
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Own food safety and quality compliance, including SQF, HACCP, FDA/FSMA, and GMP adherence.
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Execute OSHA and workplace safety programs, fostering a culture of safety across all departments.
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Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower COGS.
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Establish KPIs and dashboards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team performance.
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Own operational P&L in partnership with the CFO and drive margin improvement initiatives.
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Coach and develop supervisors and team members, supporting succession planning and workforce growth.
Qualifications:
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10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing.
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Proven experience with SQF (or BRC/IFS) certification and audits.
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Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA compliance.
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Experience leading multi-line, multi-functional teams in fast-paced environments.
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Track record of operational excellence, cost reduction, and scaling production.
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Maintenance and facilities management experience.
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Strong ERP, inventory management, and production planning skills.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
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Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Production Maintenance (TPM) certification preferred.
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Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift, sit at a computer for extended periods.
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Regular lifting up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 55 lbs.
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Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and reach.
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Comfortable in a noisy, multi-production line manufacturing environment.
Why Join:
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a mission-driven, rapidly growing natural products brand. The role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonus, health benefits, and paid time off, along with the opportunity to shape operations and scale a high-performing team.
Please call 805-973-1870 for more information.
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Oxnard (Ventura County), CA
2379
2371 East Vineyard Avenue
Suite B
Oxnard, CA 93036
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