Kinsa is recruiting for a: Director of Foodservice Operations
Location: Salt Lake City area, UT (Onsite)
Our client, a growing food company, is seeking a Director of Foodservice Operations to lead production and operational performance for a centralized food manufacturing facility supporting national distribution. This leadership role oversees large-scale food production, ensuring consistent product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Base Salary starting at $120,000 and negotiable higher
- 20% Bonus potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, STD, LTD, etc.
- 401k with company match
- PTO and Holiday pay
- Relocation assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
- Lead daily operations of a centralized food production facility, including production scheduling, staffing, and equipment management.
- Ensure consistent product quality while maintaining strict compliance with food safety and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee inventory management, product flow, and distribution coordination to meet customer delivery timelines.
- Maintain and enforce food safety programs including HACCP plans, sanitation procedures, and regulatory documentation.
- Manage budgeting and operational KPIs including labor, food cost, and productivity metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, quality systems, and operational performance.
- Lead, develop, and motivate operations teams while promoting a strong culture of accountability, safety, and collaboration.
Competencies Needed for Success:
- 5+ years of leadership experience in large-scale food production, food manufacturing, or commissary operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations including FSMA, USDA, FDA, and HACCP-based systems.
- Experience managing high-volume food production environments with national distribution networks.
- Strong operational leadership, team development, and performance management skills.
- Experience managing operational KPIs including labor, food cost, and productivity metrics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related field preferred.
Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!
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