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Director of Operations at Golden Valley Farm Supply Director of Operations at Golden Valley Farm Supply in Delano, California Posted in 16 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Director of Operations & Manufacturing About GV Farm Supply GV Farm Supply is a trusted provider of agricultural supplies for commercial growers. With operations in Bakersfield and Delano, California, we offer a broad product line and are committed to delivering dependable service to our customers while supporting growth across the agricultural community. About the Role GV Farm Supply is seeking a hands-on Director of Operations & Manufacturing to lead operational execution across inventory, fulfillment, warehouse operations, manufacturing, logistics, and store operations coordination. This is a high-impact leadership role for an experienced operator who can bring structure, accountability, and momentum to a fast-moving, family-owned business. Reporting to the CEO, this leader will strengthen execution, improve performance visibility, and build a more scalable operating model across the business. Why This Role Matters This role is critical to improving inventory accuracy, increasing operational efficiency, reducing bottlenecks, and creating stronger accountability across core operations. This role will help the company move from reactive day-to-day problem-solving to a more disciplined, professionally managed operating environment. What You'll Do Lead daily operations across warehouse, fulfillment, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and store operations coordination. Build clear operating rhythms, team accountability, and process discipline across multiple functions. Oversee manufacturing operations, including production scheduling, workflow execution, and day-to-day operating performance. Improve production efficiency, throughput, labor utilization, and on-time execution. Establish and reinforce standard operating procedures and process controls. Improve inventory accuracy and strengthen cycle count discipline, warehouse organization, and inventory integrity. Streamline fulfillment workflows to improve service levels and reduce avoidable operational disruptions. Define, track, and manage key operational metrics, including inventory accuracy, fulfillment performance, labor productivity, production lead times, and margin-sensitive execution. Lead operational review meetings and drive corrective action when performance falls short. Hire, coach, and lead frontline operational team members across warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, and related functions. Build a culture of ownership, consistency, urgency, and follow-through. Use NetSuite and other operational systems to improve visibility, execution, and process reliability. Identify process breakdowns, eliminate waste, and build infrastructure that supports future growth. What We're Looking For Significant operations leadership experience in manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or other inventory-intensive environments. Strong inventory management experience, including inventory controls and accuracy improvement. Experience leading frontline teams and driving accountability in day-to-day operations. Demonstrated success improving systems, workflows, and operational discipline. Strong judgment in fast-moving environments, with the ability to prioritize issues and solve problems quickly. A direct, practical leadership style with the ability to build trust and raise standards. Preferred Qualifications Experience with NetSuite. Experience with manufacturing ERP and/or warehouse management systems. Experience working in a growing or owner-led business where operational infrastructure is being strengthened. Leadership Profile The right candidate is: Hands-on and execution-oriented Process-driven without being overly bureaucratic Calm under pressure Highly accountable Comfortable addressing issues directly and constructively Organized, practical, and action-oriented Cross-Functional Partnership This role reports to the CEO and works closely with finance and administration, procurement, and sales. Scope of Accountability This role is accountable for operational performance across manufacturing, warehouse operations, inventory management, production scheduling, and day-to-day execution.
The role includes:
Full P&L management for manufacturing operations Ownership of operational performance drivers for GV Farm Supply Responsibility for operational KPI enforcement Leadership of staffing, performance management, and team development across operations What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months Inventory accuracy exceeds 95% Fulfillment performance improves meaningfully Day-to-day operational firefighting decreases Clear accountability systems are in place Manufacturing runs with stronger process discipline The CEO is less involved in day-to-day operations Operational visibility and profitability improve Location This role supports operations in Bakersfield and Delano, California, and requires travel between both locations as needed.
