Pathway Talent Partners · 2 days ago
Director of Operations
Turtle Lake, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expPathway Talent Partners is seeking a Director of Operations to lead and optimize day-to-day operations at a high-volume manufacturing and processing facility. This role involves overseeing production, quality, safety, maintenance, supply chain, and workforce management to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee daily facility operations to meet production, quality, cost, and delivery targets
Develop and execute operational plans aligned with company goals and growth initiatives
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including efficiency, yield, downtime, labor utilization, and cost control
Drive operational consistency, standardization, and accountability across departments
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards
Lead internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives
Maintain and enhance quality assurance, food safety, and workplace safety programs
Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership, supervisors, and frontline teams
Partner with HR on staffing, training, performance management, and labor planning
Foster a positive, results-driven culture focused on accountability and engagement
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies
Oversee procurement of raw materials, packaging, and operational supplies
Manage inventory levels to balance service, quality, and cost
Coordinate logistics and distribution activities to meet customer requirements
Develop and manage operating budgets and capital investment plans
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity gains, and margin improvement
Support strategic initiatives such as capacity expansion, process improvements, and new product introductions
Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term operational strategy
Oversee preventative maintenance and equipment reliability programs
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement initiatives
Evaluate and implement process improvements, automation, and new technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
7–10+ years of operations leadership experience in manufacturing or processing environments
Strong knowledge of regulated production environments and compliance requirements
Proven experience managing large, hourly workforces
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
Preferred
Experience in high-volume or multi-shift manufacturing operations
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar certification
ERP and production planning system experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
Opportunity to lead a critical operation with significant impact
Stable organization with long-term growth potential
Company
Pathway Talent Partners
Great companies are built by great leaders—but finding the right executive talent isn’t just about filling a role.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase