Operations Director
2 months ago
Oxnard
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • Bonus based on performance, • Health insurance Summary: Teeccino Caffe, Inc. is a small, fast-growing, natural/organic brand of herbal teas and coffee alternatives seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead end-to-end manufacturing and operational excellence in our SQF-certified facility. This role is accountable for production performance, team development, machine maintenance, warehouse and facilities management, food safety & quality systems, OSHA compliance, cost control, and scaling operations to support growth. The candidate must be bilingual English/Spanish and a hands-on leader with CPG food manufacturing experience, deep knowledge of GMP regulatory compliance, and a proven track record of building high-performing teams. Core Functions: Operations & Manufacturing Leadership • Responsible for Operations function with management of Warehouse Manager, Production Planner, Production Supervisor, and Head Maintenance Mechanic, • Partner with Supply Chain on inventory management and planning, • Drive throughput, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), labor productivity, and on-time in-full (OTIF) performance, • Collaborate with R&D and Commercialization team to scale new products from pilot to full production, • Lead capacity planning and capital projects (equipment, automation, facility renovation/expansion)Safety, Quality & Compliance, • Manage our FSQA & Compliance Specialist, and serve as executive owner of our annual SQF certification and other compliance certifications including Organic, GFCO, and Kosher, • Oversee compliance and company-wide awareness of SQF and HACCP programs including daily GMPs and policy adherence, • Manage OSHA and workplace safety training program, • Champion a strong food and workplace safety culture across all departmentsPlanning and Inventory Optimization, • Oversee schedule with Production Planner to meet demand with optimal efficiency, • Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure raw material availability and inventory optimization while considering cash-flow impact and facility space constraints, • Manage co-manufacturers (if applicable) and logistics partners, • Oversee inventory system through current ERP, Acctivate, and a future ERP implementationContinuous Improvement & Cost Management, • Lead Lean / Six Sigma initiatives to improve yield, reduce waste, and lower COGS, • Establish KPIs and dashboards for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and team morale, • Own operational P&L performance in partnership with CFO, • Identify and execute margin improvement initiativesPeople Leadership & Culture, • Continual training and coaching to develop Production and Warehouse supervisors and team members, • Foster a culture of accountability, safety, continuous improvement, and respect, • Support workforce planning, training, and succession planning, • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in CPG food or beverage manufacturing, • Experience with certification compliance and audits, • Strong knowledge of FDA/FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and OSHA workplace safety compliance, • Experience leading multi-functional teams, • Track record of driving operational excellence, cost reduction, and scalability, • Bilingual English/SpanishPreferred Experience:, • Comfortable in high-growth, fast-paced, multi production line manufacturing environments, • Strong understanding of ERP system integration, excel spreadsheets, and Microsoft Teams, • Bachelors degree, • Training in Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Total Production Maintenance (TPM), • Experience with ERP and inventory management systems including advanced production planningCompensation & Benefits, • $125k - $160k + performance bonus, • 60% of health insurance covered. Dental and vision available, • 401(k), • 2 weeks PTO plus sick time and 7 additional paid holidaysPhysical Requirements, • Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift as well as sit at a computer for extended times, • Regular lifting and moving of up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 55 lbs, • Ability to bend, kneel, twist, climb, and reach in various directions, • Tolerance for a noisy environment