Director of Manufacturing – Food Production (Confidential – On-Site)
Salary: $110K–$130K + Benefits + Growth Path
A rapidly growing food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Manufacturing to lead all plant operations—driving efficiency, quality, cost control, and team performance while supporting strategic expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead manufacturing strategy, production planning, and operational execution
Manage budgets, cost control, and performance benchmarks (KPIs)
Oversee daily production, supply chain, and asset utilization
Ensure food safety & regulatory compliance (HACCP, SQF, FDA/USDA)
Champion Lean, Six Sigma & CI initiatives to enhance throughput and reduce waste
Build, train, and coach high-performing teams; uphold a strong safety culture
Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Procurement & Finance
Report performance metrics and strategic goals to executive leadership
What Will Set You Apart:
Proven leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
Strong analytical and problem-solving foundation
Experience improving material flow, warehousing, and distribution
Bachelor’s degree preferred (Engineering, Food Science, Operations)
This role has high visibility and guides both current operations and long-term growth within a stable, innovative food manufacturing organization.
For Immediate & Confidential Consideration:
Email your resume to Hillary.Cooley@gogpac.com
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.
