Director Of Operations

Location: Greater Indiana Region Compensation: Highly Competitive Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing (High-Volume / CPG)Are you a proven Operations leader passionate about driving world-class manufacturing performance? Our client — a rapidly growing food producer with multiple U.S. locations — is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee end-to-end plant operations, elevate performance, and champion continuous improvement.This is a strategic, hands-on role offering the opportunity to make major impact across production, safety, people leadership, maintenance, reliability, and customer delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations for a high-volume food production facility Develop and execute strategic business plans & KPI improvements Ensure delivery of SQF/FDA/USDA compliance, food safety & quality systems Drive Lean, TPM, Kaizen initiatives across all lines & teams Build & coach high-performing teams across multiple departments Partner cross-functionally to improve Service Level, Yield & Throughput ✔️ Ideal Background 10+ years in Food/CPG manufacturing leadership roles Experience overseeing 100+ employees within a production facility Strong knowledge of USDA/SQF/GMP environments Proven track record delivering operational excellence Culture-builder who leads with accountability & empowerment Why Consider This Role? Company growth = career growth Ability to own the facility and create lasting change Collaborative culture backed by strong financial investment Relocation support available for the right leader Apply in Confidence For immediate & confidential consideration, please send your resume to: hillary.cooleygogpacAll qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Created: 2025-12-22