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Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck. Co-Founder & Director of Recruiting | Certified TA Advisor | Recruiting & Sourcing Strategist | Tools & Process Nerd | Transforming Talent… R2R Strategic Recruiting is the exclusive recruiting partner for our client, Reser's Fine Foods, a values-driven food manufacturing company with a combination of production and retail operations, dedicated to producing high-quality products and fostering a positive workplace culture. Senior Director of Operations Location: Beaverton (Portland metro), Oregon, full time onsite, relocation assistance available. 30% travel required. Compensation: Competitive salary + bonus Are you a proven operations leader with experience in complex, multi-site food manufacturing? Ready to drive performance and shape the future of a growing organization? Reser’s Fine Foods is seeking a Senior Director of Operations to oversee and optimize their nationwide network of production facilities. In this high-impact role, you’ll provide strategic leadership to General Managers and plant teams across multiple locations—championing safety, quality, efficiency, and operational excellence while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership & Performance Lead day-to-day operations across 4-5 food manufacturing sites, ensuring key performance indicators are met for safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and team engagement. Provide oversight for Production, Maintenance, Scheduling, Sanitation, Warehouse, and Inventory Control across the network. Partner with Safety, Quality Assurance, and HR teams to ensure cross-functional alignment and compliance with regulatory and company standards. Strategic Direction & Continuous Improvement Collaborate with the VP of Operations to develop and execute long-term strategic initiatives and process improvements that align with company goals. Analyze financial data, evaluate cost-benefit scenarios, and lead cost-reduction strategies to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Lead plant expansions, renovations, and capital projects with a focus on sustainable growth. Coach, develop, and mentor plant General Managers and leadership teams to build high-performing, collaborative operations. Establish clear goals and performance metrics, offering feedback and accountability to drive results. Identify training needs and support succession planning within operational teams. What You Bring Bachelor’s degreein Industrial Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field is required; Master’s degree is a plus. 10-15 years of experience in food manufacturing operations, with 5+ years of multi-site leadership responsibility—preferably in refrigerated, baked goods, meat, or frozen product categories. Experience managing complex production environments with a strong emphasis on employee safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. Demonstrated ability to lead change, drive culture, and implement lean principles across diverse plant operations. Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of influencing at all levels. Willingness to travel up to 30% to support site operations. R2R Strategic Recruiting and our client are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Seniority level Seniority levelDirector Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionManagement, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Food and Beverage Retail Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at R2R Strategic Recruiting by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified about new Director of Operations jobs in Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area . 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