Job Description
Company Description
DreamPak is a leader in innovative beverage and liquid food solutions, serving major brands and retailers worldwide. We take pride in our agile, customer-focused teams and our commitment to excellence, quality, and sustainability.
Position Overview
The Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in directing and overseeing the company’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. The Chief Operating Officer is also responsible for executing company-wide strategy, improving operational procedures, aligning departmental activities with overall organizational objectives, and ensuring food safety and quality assurance standards are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of operational strategies and policies to support company goals and growth initiatives.
- Oversee daily operations, including production, supply chain and quality functions to ensure strong performance and compliance with standards.
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to execute the company's long-term vision and annual objectives.
- Direct the execution of operational budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to optimize operational costs.
- Collaborate with Q.A. and food safety teams to develop and monitor critical control points (CCPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and preventative controls across all facilities.
- Identify and manage operational and quality risks, ensuring robust internal controls and crisis response plans are in place.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze operational performance, and drive process improvements for increased efficiency and profitability.
- Implement policies and procedures across the organization that reinforce management's long-term goals.
- Responsible for adhering to food safety, cGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices, and customer specifications.
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field, MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred but not required.Proven track record of senior operational leadership, preferably in food and beverage production, processing, or similar regulated industry.Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading large-scale process improvement initiatives.Proficiency with operational and enterprise management systems and familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics and / or Business Central is strongly preferred.Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilitiesExcellent communications, interpersonal, and leadership skills.Knowledge of quality management standards such as HACCP, SQF, NSF, and SMETA are strongly preferred.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary : $180,000 - $220,000Performance-based annual bonus : Up to 40%Phantom stockComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time offDream big with DreamPak. Join us and make a difference in the future of food & beverages!
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.