Own the operation and directly influence company growth Executive-level visibility with strong advancement potential About Our Client Our client is a rapidly expanding food manufacturer serving both branded and private-label customers across North America. Continued growth in demand has created the need for an experienced operations leader capable of guiding the organization through its next phase of expansion. The company offers an entrepreneurial environment where leaders have direct access to executive decision-makers and the opportunity to drive meaningful operational improvements. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact while helping shape the future of a growing manufacturing business. Job Description Provide leadership for all plant operations functions Drive operational performance through KPI ownership and accountability Lead production, maintenance, quality, food safety, warehouse, and sanitation teams Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, labor efficiency, waste reduction, and customer service Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, OSHA, and regulatory requirements Build and develop front-line and mid-level leadership teams Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and process improvements Partner with executive leadership on strategic growth initiatives Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Requirements Progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing Proven success managing entire plant operations Strong financial and operational acumen Experience managing production KPIs, labor expenses, quality performance, and maintenance reliability Demonstrated track record leading large teams and developing leadership talent Experience scaling operations in a growing manufacturing environment Preferred Consumer food manufacturing experience Engineering background Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications SQF, HACCP, or Food Safety certifications Multi-site or high-growth manufacturing experience What's on Offer $200,000-$250,000 base salary Comprehensive medical benefits Vision coverage 401(k) PTO program Company holidays Significant long-term growth opportunity The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual discretionary merit compensation. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including comprehensive medical benefits, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), PTO program, and company holidaysto eligible employees.