Director of Operations

Ruiz Foods • Dinuba, CA

257d • $200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada. Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food! The Director of Operations holds full responsibility for Operations, Maintenance, Sanitation, and Shipping/Receiving (dotted line). This role focuses on planning, directing, and maintaining maximum standards of product quality, efficiency, safety, cost control, and schedule attainment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science, Engineering, business or related field. MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience in the frozen food industry and/or USDA-regulated environment.
• Experience with Mexican food products or frozen Asian handheld products is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and equally across all levels and diverse cultures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with M3, EAM and Red Zone is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Mexican food products or frozen Asian handheld products.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with M3, EAM and Red Zone.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing plans.
• Build, manage, and develop the operations team; facilitate continuous improvement processes.
• Provide operational expertise to peers and senior leadership.
• Monitor equipment needs and ensure high levels of plant efficiency.
• Develop and maintain strategic vendor and customer partnerships.
• Establish current and long-range objectives, plans, and policies.
• Create and implement a technical vision and lead new technical projects or line implementations.
• Provide guidance and authorization to carry out major operational plans and procedures.
• Review organizational performance against objectives and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop technical budgets, allocate resources, and set project deadlines.
• Lead departmental activities to improve production techniques, assess technology trends, and address human resource needs.
• Forecast departmental operating costs and manage budget preparation.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, performance evaluations, and salary adjustments.

Benefits

• 401k
• health insurance
• paid holidays
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree