Job Description

Senior Operations Leader – Food Manufacturing | Central Valley, CA

We are representing a well-capitalized, privately held food processing and ingredient company in a strong growth phase with secured investment and expansion underway. This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of a large-scale production facility.

You will be responsible for building systems, structure, and accountability to scale operations while partnering directly with ownership on strategic direction.

💰 Compensation

• $180,000 – $250,000 base
• Up to 10% bonus
• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional perks based on experience

🏭 What You’ll Do

• Lead full plant operations and production performance
• Own budgeting, cost control, and margin improvement
• Align supply chain, production, and commercial teams
• Oversee safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Lead capital projects and facility expansion initiatives
• Build scalable systems and operational structure

🎯 What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of food manufacturing or processing leadership
• Strong P&L or budget ownership experience
• Background in production, supply chain, and operations integration
• Experience leading teams in hands-on environments
• Capital project or facility expansion exposure
• Ability to operate in a lean, fast-moving environment

Preferred: Juice, citrus, beverage, or ingredient processing experience

📩 Apply

kylla.olsen@gogpac.com
(515) 671-2172

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.