Director of Operations - Food Production Job at Curtis Food Recruiters, Faribault, MN

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  • Curtis Food Recruiters
  • Faribault, MN

Job Description

About the Company - A long-standing, family-owned food production company is seeking a Director of Operations to oversee its commissary operations, including production, procurement, food safety, and financial performance. This leadership role offers the opportunity to step into a well-established position, replacing a retiring leader, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of a collaborative and quality-focused team. This is a daytime, weekday-only role—no nights or weekends required.

About the Role - Oversee daily food production operations at an FDA-compliant facility producing fresh, never-frozen meals, including sandwiches, salads, baked goods, and fresh-cut fruit. Lead a team of 35+ employees, fostering a positive, team-oriented work culture with strong leadership and coaching. Manage procurement and supplier relationships, handling order guides, product selection, and cost control. Ensure food safety compliance, maintaining FDA logs, sanitation protocols, and regulatory standards. Take ownership of financial performance and P&L, ensuring accurate costing, pricing, and operational efficiency. Support menu development and large-batch meal planning, aligning with operational capacity and production goals. Collaborate with catering operations, ensuring seamless execution of scheduled events. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify opportunities for process or facility improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily food production operations
  • Lead a team of 35+ employees
  • Manage procurement and supplier relationships
  • Ensure food safety compliance
  • Take ownership of financial performance and P&L
  • Support menu development and large-batch meal planning
  • Collaborate with catering operations
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)

Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in food production, catering management, or commissary operations.

Required Skills

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a food production environment
  • Familiarity with FDA compliance, sanitation standards, and operational best practices
  • Experience with large-batch food production, menu planning, and procurement

Preferred Skills

  • PCQI Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
  • Accounting background or cost accounting experience preferred—understanding of financials and cost control is a plus
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial reporting tools

Pay range and compensation package - Pay range or salary or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement - Include a statement on commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

If you’re a hands-on leader with experience in food production and a passion for building strong teams, we’d love to hear from you. Make a meaningful impact and help shape the next chapter of this growing operation—apply now or contact Eli Jones to learn more.

Job Tags

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