Senior Operations Leader

Job DescriptionSenior Operations Leader - Food Manufacturing | Central Valley, CAWe are representing a well-capitalized, privately held food processing and ingredient company in a strong growth phase with secured investment and expansion underway. This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of a large-scale production facility.You will be responsible for building systems, structure, and accountability to scale operations while partnering directly with ownership on strategic direction.Compensation$180,000 - $250,000 baseUp to 10% bonusFull benefits (medical, dental, vision)401(k) with company matchAdditional perks based on experienceWhat You'll Do Lead full plant operations and production performanceOwn budgeting, cost control, and margin improvementAlign supply chain, production, and commercial teamsOversee safety, quality, and regulatory complianceLead capital projects and facility expansion initiativesBuild scalable systems and operational structureWhat We're Looking For 8+ years of food manufacturing or processing leadershipStrong P&L or budget ownership experienceBackground in production, supply chain, and operations integrationExperience leading teams in hands-on environmentsCapital project or facility expansion exposureAbility to operate in a lean, fast-moving environmentPreferred: Juice, citrus, beverage, or ingredient processing experienceApplykylla.olsen@gogpac.com(515) 671-2172All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.