Director of Operations
In-Office (Modesto, CA based) | Full-Time
Compensation range of $150,000–$200,000 depending on experience.
Fuel the wild. Run the show.
Wild Fox Foods makes cleverly clean, craveable snacks with no compromises. Our products are high-protein, flavor-forward, and made with nothing artificial: no seed oils, no refined sugars, no shortcuts. We’re a fast-growing, founder-led company backed by a seasoned CPG team. We’re looking for a hands-on operator to help keep our wild machine running.
This is a high-impact role that touches nearly every function: procurement, logistics, customer service, inventory management, QA, and R&D support. You’ll work closely with leadership and key partners to ensure we’re delivering what we promise: on time, on spec, and on brand.
We move fast and figure it out. If you’re scrappy, proactive, and excited to grow with a mission-driven company, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
Procurement & Supply Chain
• Source ingredients and packaging materials that meet our quality standards
• Partner with leadership on supplier selection and pricing negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships and onboarding
• Oversee raw material and packaging purchasing to support production schedules
• Track incoming shipments and ensure supply continuity
Plant Operations
• Oversee day-to-day plant operations and production scheduling
• Coordinate with production teams to ensure efficient manufacturing runs
• Maintain high standards for food safety, quality, and operational efficiency
• Implement and improve SOPs for production, sanitation, and safety
• Identify and drive improvements in productivity, cost control, and throughput
Manufacturing & Co-Manufacturing
• Manage relationships with co-packers and external manufacturing partners
• Coordinate production planning and ensure manufacturing timelines are met
• Troubleshoot operational challenges and production issues
Inventory & Demand Planning
• Manage raw materials, packaging, and finished goods inventory
• Build and maintain demand planning tools using internal templates
• Ensure proper FIFO protocols and inventory accuracy across facilities
Logistics & Fulfillment
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with third-party carriers
• Manage freight logistics including LTL and full truckload shipments
• Work with 3PL partners to ensure accurate and on-time order fulfillment
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Maintain supplier approval and documentation processes
• Collect and archive COAs (Certificates of Analysis) for ingredient deliveries
• Oversee compliance and maintain certifications (Paleo, Keto, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO)
• Ensure plant and operational processes meet food safety and regulatory standards
R&D Support
• Archive product formulas and production documentation
• Support the team in R&D project management including sourcing, trials, and timelines
• Assist with scaling new products from R&D to full production
What You Bring
• 6–10+ years of experience in food manufacturing, CPG operations, supply chain, or plant operations
• Experience managing or overseeing food production environments
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and operational processes
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• A proactive, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Experience working with co-manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics partners
Why Wild Fox Foods?
We’re on a mission to fuel life’s adventures with clean, craveable snacks — and we’re building a category-defining brand from the ground up. You’ll be part of a humble and hungry team that’s:
· Uncompromising We hold ourselves and our products to a higher standard, no shortcuts. Wild
· Fox says NO to seed oils, refined sugars, and anything artificial. We only source nature’s purest ingredients.
· Clever We bring creativity to every challenge, and always find a way. We’re outsmarting the competition and finding new better ways to make snacking healthy and delicious.
· Wild We embrace boldness and adventure in everything we do. At Wild Fox, we say out with the old, in with the bold. We’re as unapologetically bold as the flavor in every bite.
· Relentless We’re high energy doers. We act with urgency, focus, and intention, every day. We take protein seriously and pack our snacks with all the fuel needed for a busy life.
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