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Director of OperationsGpac • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
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Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Gpac • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$165,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Operations

Western Wisconsin | Dairy Manufacturing

Gpac is working with a respected and growing dairy manufacturer is seeking a strategic Director of Operations to join its executive leadership team.

This is a unique opportunity for an accomplished operations leader who enjoys building organizations, developing leadership talent, creating accountability, and helping guide long-term business growth. Serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, this individual will play a critical role in aligning operational strategy with company objectives while helping shape the future direction of the organization.

What You'll Do:

  • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
  • Partner with senior leadership on growth initiatives, operational strategy, and long-term business planning.
  • Lead and develop managers across Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, Raw Dairy Operations, Packaging, Warehouse, and Shipping.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and leadership development.
  • Drive operational excellence through strategic planning, performance management, and organizational development.
  • Lead capacity planning, workforce planning, succession planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure exceptional standards in food safety, employee safety, quality, and operational performance.
  • Support capital investment decisions and future growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For:

  • Progressive operations leadership experience within food, dairy, beverage, or related manufacturing environments (dairy preferred).
  • Proven success developing leaders and building high-performing teams.
  • Experience driving organizational growth, culture transformation, and operational improvement.
  • Strong executive presence and ability to collaborate with senior leadership.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute and influence across the organization.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of leadership experience, industry expertise, and demonstrated operational success required.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • $165,000 - $200,000 Base Salary
  • Annual & Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Long-Term Growth Opportunity

For confidential consideration, please contact Alek Scherber at gpac. 612-735-4114 ✉️ alek.scherbergogpac

Keywords:

Director of Operations, VP Operations, Dairy Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Executive Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Culture Development, Team Building, Operational Excellence, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing Leadership, Wisconsin Manufacturing Jobs, Dairy Operations, Executive Operations Leadership, Organizational Development, Senior Leadership Team

A respected and growing dairy manufacturer is seeking a strategic Director of Operations to join its executive leadership team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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Director of Operations • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

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