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About the Role

Rosina Food Products is seeking an experienced Director of Operations to lead and oversee manufacturing operations across multiple food production facilities. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring food safety and quality compliance, and developing high-performing leadership teams. This is a key leadership position reporting into senior leadership and playing a critical role in the execution of company strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multi-site manufacturing operations
Provide leadership and direction to Plant Managers and site leadership teams
Drive operational efficiency, cost control, and production performance
Ensure compliance with USDA, FDA, HACCP, FSMA, and GMP standards
Oversee food safety, sanitation, and quality programs
Lead capital projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives
Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR teams
Develop and implement operational strategies and performance metrics
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
Build and develop leadership teams and succession plans

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required (MBA preferred)
10–15+ years of food manufacturing leadership experience
Experience managing multiple manufacturing sites
Strong knowledge of USDA/FDA regulations and food safety systems
Experience with HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and sanitation programs
Proven leadership experience managing large teams and plant operations
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, production environments
Protein, frozen food, or ready-to-eat manufacturing experience
Experience in USDA-regulated facilities
Experience leading large-scale operational improvements or expansions

Skills

Food manufacturing leadership
Operational performance
Food safety compliance
Quality compliance
Leadership
Operational efficiency
Cost control
Production performance
USDA/FDA regulations
HACCP
FSMA
GMP standards
Sanitation programs
Capital projects
Process improvements
Operational initiatives
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial performance
Team development
Succession planning
Problem-solving
Communication
Organizational skills

Location

Buffalo, NY

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

10-15+ years of food manufacturing leadership experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
MBA preferred

Salary/Compensations

$180,000 – $200,000 per year

Benefits

Bonus eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Career growth opportunities

About the Company

Rosina Food Products is a family-owned food manufacturing company with over 60 years of experience producing high-quality frozen foods.
We are committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous growth.