Chief Operating Officer

Consea America • Fresno, CA

69d

About The Position

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will lead operations across two production sites, driving excellence, efficiency, and alignment with company goals. This role oversees these two plant locations, providing strategic leadership to ensure strong operational controls, effective processes, and high-performing teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience managing day-to-day operations in a food processing.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time production in a dynamic, seasonal, or agriculturally influenced environment.
• Deep understanding of food processing operations and related compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, streamline processes, and lead organizations toward measurable performance improvement.
• Proven success implementing LEAN, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, or equivalent methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing across all levels of the organization.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a focus on efficiency, quality, and profitability.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and adept at using technology to improve performance and reporting.
• Experience managing diverse teams in multicultural and complex operational environments.
• Fluency in English required; Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of food safety and quality.
• Oversee the daily operations of the organization, including production, logistics, quality, engineering, and capital project management (CAPEX).
• Foster an empowered, accountable, and motivated workforce, recognizing employee achievements and promoting ownership at every level.
• Develop, implement, and manage key performance indicators (KPIs), ensuring accountability and achievement of operational targets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance at the company, state, local, and federal levels, including all applicable food safety regulations.
• Drive sustainable growth, improve efficiencies, and minimize losses across all operational areas.
• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to align manufacturing plans with business demand, supply dynamics, and financial goals.
• Execute business strategies and operational plans that promote company culture, vision, and growth.
• Analyze performance data, metrics, and KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement and operational optimization.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable systems, processes, and personnel infrastructure to meet company objectives.
• Ensure optimal load balancing between facilities and oversee process effectiveness across all sites.
• Develop the annual operating plan in collaboration with the leadership team, aligning with corporate goals.
• Evaluate department leaders, providing coaching and accountability toward operational excellence.
• Monitor, report, and address critical operational downtime, initiating corrective and preventive improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree