Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Produce Careers Inc.
Job overview
The Director of Operations at Produce Careers Inc. leads and improves key operational processes including logistics, warehousing, production, and food safety to ensure efficiency and compliance supporting company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves supervising managers across logistics, warehouse, production, and food safety, driving cross-functional improvements, implementing performance monitoring tools, fostering collaboration, preparing KPI reports, ensuring safety protocol adherence, coordinating logistics, improving workflows, supporting peak operations, and participating in operational planning.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be fluent in Spanish and English, have a bachelor's degree preferred in related fields, 5+ years leading operational teams in fresh food or logistics, strong leadership and communication skills, proficiency in operational tools, and knowledge of food safety standards; certifications like Lean or Six Sigma are a plus.
Company information
Produce Careers Inc. is an established fresh produce distributor focused on efficient and compliant operations in logistics, warehousing, production, and food safety.
Team overview
The candidate will lead and coordinate multiple functional area managers including logistics, warehouse, production, and food safety teams.
Company overview
Produce Careers is a specialized recruitment firm focusing on the fresh produce and food industries. They connect employers with qualified candidates by leveraging their extensive industry knowledge and network, thus generating revenue through recruitment services and placement fees. Established with a commitment to understanding the unique needs of the produce sector, Produce Careers has built a reputation for delivering tailored staffing solutions. Their expertise spans various roles, from executive positions to operational roles, ensuring they meet the diverse demands of their clients.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, production, and food safety management, emphasizing your ability to supervise and align multiple teams effectively at Produce Careers Inc.
Focus on showcasing your skills in cross-functional coordination, operational performance analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, along with any experience in implementing KPIs and operational tools relevant to fresh produce distribution.
Apply through various channels including Produce Careers Inc.'s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application reach and visibility for the Director of Operations role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current operations managers or team leads at Produce Careers Inc., using ice breakers like asking about recent improvements in their logistics or food safety processes or expressing interest in their approach to operational challenges in fresh produce distribution.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'logistics,' 'food safety,' 'cross-functional leadership,' 'KPI reporting,' 'Lean,' 'Six Sigma,' and 'bilingual Spanish/English' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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