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
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
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
Together, we make a difference. We feed and fuel the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2024-12-12
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