Job Description

Company Description

DreamPak is a leader in innovative beverage and liquid food solutions, serving major brands and retailers worldwide. We take pride in our agile, customer-focused teams and our commitment to excellence, quality, and sustainability.

Position Overview

The Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role in directing and overseeing the company’s operations to ensure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources. The Chief Operating Officer is also responsible for executing company-wide strategy, improving operational procedures, aligning departmental activities with overall organizational objectives, and ensuring food safety and quality assurance standards are met. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of operational strategies and policies to support company goals and growth initiatives.
• Oversee daily operations, including production, supply chain and quality functions to ensure strong performance and compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to execute the company's long-term vision and annual objectives.
• Direct the execution of operational budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to optimize operational costs.
• Collaborate with Q.A. and food safety teams to develop and monitor critical control points (CCPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), and preventative controls across all facilities.
• Identify and manage operational and quality risks, ensuring robust internal controls and crisis response plans are in place.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze operational performance, and drive process improvements for increased efficiency and profitability.
• Implement policies and procedures across the organization that reinforce management's long-term goals.
• Responsible for adhering to food safety, cGMPs, employee safety, quality standards, sanitary practices, and customer specifications.

Education and Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field, MBA or advanced degree is strongly preferred but not required.

· Proven track record of senior operational leadership, preferably in food and beverage production, processing, or similar regulated industry.

· Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading large-scale process improvement initiatives.

· Proficiency with operational and enterprise management systems and familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics and/or Business Central is strongly preferred.

· Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities

· Excellent communications, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

· Knowledge of quality management standards such as HACCP, SQF, NSF, and SMETA are strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive base salary: $180,000 - $220,000

· Performance-based annual bonus: Up to 40%

· Phantom stock

· Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Dream big with DreamPak. Join us and make a difference in the future of food & beverages!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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