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JCSI · 2 months ago

Director of Production Operations

Richmond, VA, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $135K/yr

7+ years exp

JCSI is a leading Mid-Atlantic food distributor launching a Fresh Cut & Value-Added Products division. They are seeking an experienced Director of Production Operations to build and lead the program, combining hands-on production management with strategic leadership to design workflows and manage daily operations.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations for fresh cut and value-added product lines

Develop and optimize production schedules for a 7-day operation

Build and track KPIs for efficiency, yield, and labor performance

Oversee quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance (HACCP, GMP, FDA, USDA)

Direct R&D for new product development, packaging, and labeling

Recruit, train, and manage production supervisors and leads

Collaborate with sales to support go-to-market and retail strategies

Qualification

Food production experienceProduction planningLeadership experienceProcess optimizationData analyticsFood safety knowledgeLean manufacturingContinuous improvementEntrepreneurial mindsetHands-on leadership