Operations Director
About The Position
Teeccino Caffe, Inc. is a small, fast-growing, natural/organic brand of herbal teas and coffee alternatives seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing and operational excellence in our SQF-certified facility. This role is accountable for production performance, team development, machine maintenance, warehouse and facilities management, food safety & quality systems, OSHA compliance, cost control, and scaling operations to support growth. The candidate must be bilingual English/Spanish and a hands-on leader with CPG food manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of GMP regulatory compliance, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing
- Experience with certification compliance and audits
- Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA workplace safety compliance
- Experience leading multi-functional teams
- Track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and scalability
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Nice To Haves
- Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced, multi production line manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of ERP system integration, excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Teams
- Bachelor’s degree
- Training in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Production Maintenance (TPM)
- Experience with ERP and inventory management systems including advanced production planning
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Operations function with management of Warehouse Manager, Production Planner, Production Supervisor, and Head Maintenance Mechanic
- Partner with Supply Chain on inventory management and planning
- Drive throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and on-time in-full (OTIF) performance
- Collaborate with R&D and Commercialization team to scale new products from pilot to full production
- Lead capacity planning and capital projects (equipment, automation, facility renovation/expansion)
- Manage our FSQA & Compliance Specialist, and serve as executive owner of our annual SQF certification and other compliance certifications including Organic, GFCO, and Kosher
- Oversee compliance and company-wide awareness of SQF and HACCP programs including daily GMPs and policy adherence
- Manage OSHA and workplace safety training program
- Champion a strong food and workplace safety culture across all departments
- Oversee schedule with Production Planner to meet demand with optimal efficiency
- Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material availability and inventory optimization while considering cash-flow impact and facility space constraints
- Manage co-manufacturers (if applicable) and logistics partners
- Oversee inventory system through current ERP, Acctivate, and a future ERP implementation
- Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower COGS
- Establish KPIs and dashboards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team morale
- Own operational P&L performance in partnership with CFO
- Identify and execute margin improvement initiatives
- Continual training and coaching to develop Production and Warehouse supervisors and team members
- Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and respect
- Support workforce planning, training, and succession planning
- Ensure strong labor relations and compliance with HR policies
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- 7 additional paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
