Jul 01, 2025
Director of Operations
$120,000 - $175,000 yearly
- Sweet Additions
- 212 WI-35, Dresser, WI, USA
Full-Time
Manufacturing
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Director of Operations will lead and optimize manufacturing operations across Sweet Additions' Northwest Wisconsin facilities, specializing in oat, tapioca, and rice sweetener production. This executive position reports directly to the President and is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient production across multiple plants.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, and facility maintenance
- Direct and mentor plant managers at each facility, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to optimize production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and company policies across all facilities
- Collaborate with executive leadership to align operational strategies with company goals and market demands
- Manage capital expenditure projects and resource allocation across facilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, customers, and industry partners
- Lead sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance efforts
- Drive innovation in processing technologies and manufacturing methods
Occupations
Office Management, Business Unit Management, Franchise-Business Ownership, General-Other: Business-Strategic Management, President-Top Executive, Bio-Engineering, General-Other: Engineering, Systems-Process Engineering, Project Management, Six Sigma-Black Belt-TQM
States
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VI, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Security Clearance
NO Security Clearance
Job Requirements
Requirements:
- Proven track record of successfully managing multiple facilities
- Strong experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
- Excellence in team leadership and development of high-performing operations teams
- Demonstrated success in implementing operational efficiency improvements and cost-reduction initiatives
Leadership Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Strong financial acumen and business management skills
- Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Ability to drive change and lead organizational transformation
- Results-oriented with a focus on operational metrics and KPIs
Working Conditions:
- Based in Northwest Wisconsin with regular travel between plant locations
- Extended hours may be required during critical operational periods
- Regular plant floor presence required for operational oversight and team engagement
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