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Director of Production Operations
JCSIRichmond, VA, United States1 day ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description712 years in food production or fresh cut operations, with 3+ years in leadership. Proven experience launching or scaling ready-to-eat or value-added products. Strong background in production planning, process optimization, and data analytics. Knowledge of food safety, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on leadership style. Build a new division within a stable, established company. Career growth and long-term leadership opportunity. Competitive pay, relocation support, and performance-based potential.
Director of Production Operations Fresh Cut & Value-Added Products
Location : Virginia
Salary : $110,000 $135,000 (based on experience)
A leading Mid-Atlantic food distributor is launching a Fresh Cut & Value-Added Products division and seeking an experienced Director of Production Operations to build and lead the program from the ground up.
This role combines hands-on production management with strategic leadershipyoull design workflows, manage daily operations, and drive innovation for retail-ready produce and prepared food items like salads, parfaits, fruit cups, and snack boxes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations for fresh cut and value-added product lines.
- Develop and optimize production schedules for a 7-day operation.
- Build and track KPIs for efficiency, yield, and labor performance.
- Oversee quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA).
- Direct R&D for new product development, packaging, and labeling.
- Recruit, train, and manage production supervisors and leads.
- Collaborate with sales to support go-to-market and retail strategies.
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Director Production • Richmond, VA, United States