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Didion · 12 hours ago

Chief Operating Officer

Didion is a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead day-to-day operations across their food ingredient processing and ethanol production facilities. The COO will be responsible for overseeing production, quality assurance, supply chain, safety, and compliance while driving operational excellence and strategic growth.

AgricultureFood and BeverageManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Champion our company’s core values and lead with integrity, accountability, and vision
Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance, logistics, and quality
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies
Collaborate with the President and executive team on strategic planning, budgeting, and capital investments
Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and implement data-driven solutions
Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence
Lead and develop high-performing teams through mentorship and leadership development
Support innovation and technology adoption to enhance capabilities and reduce environmental impact

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingStrategic ExecutionFinancial AcumenOperations ManagementChange ManagementLeadership DevelopmentCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food processing, ethanol production, or industrial manufacturing
Proven success managing multi-site operations and large teams (100+ employees)
Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, financial acumen, and strategic execution
Exceptional communication, change management, and cross-functional leadership skills

Preferred

MBA preferred

Company

Didion

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Together, we make a difference. We feed and fuel the world.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Riley Didion
Chief Executive Officer
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Amanda Garcia
HD Business Partner
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