Director of Operations Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS:
– Plant Manager
– Director of Operations

PROFILE:
A stellar Operations and Plant Leadership professional with 15+ years of experience driving performance in Meat, Bakery, Egg, and Frozen CPG goods manufacturing environments. Known for building high-performing teams, leading large-scale operations, and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, safety, and profitability. This candidate brings deep expertise in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and data-driven operational excellence. Immediately available and highly motivated to add value in a long-term role with a stable, growth-oriented organization. Companies will want to hire this candidate for their ability to scale operations, develop people, and consistently deliver results in complex manufacturing environments.

IN LOCATION: Currently based in Indiana. Willing to relocate anywhere and travel as needed.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 15+ years of progressive operations leadership across Meat, Bakery, Egg, and Frozen CPG manufacturing, leading teams of 200–300+ employees.
– Increased plant efficiency and throughput by 30% within the first year, reducing overtime by 15% and opening capacity for sustained sales growth.
– Delivered $1.7M in incremental top-line sales by improving yield and reducing grade loss through Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodologies.
– Led major capital projects and plant expansions, including equipment upgrades, layout redesigns, and process flow optimization.
– Managed CAPEX budgets exceeding $10M while improving asset utilization and operational reliability.
– Reduced unplanned downtime by 15% through TPM initiatives, increasing overall equipment effectiveness.
– Drove step-change improvements in safety performance, reducing injury rates by 50% and lowering workers’ compensation costs by $300K annually.
– Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong track record of building a continuous improvement culture across all departments.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
– Advanced HACCP
– Six Sigma Black Belt
– OSHA 30-Hour
– Advanced First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogens
– Lean Manufacturing & Team Leadership Certifications

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the $160,000–$175,000 range depending on cost of living and incentive structure.

If you are interested in speaking with this Plant Manager / Director of Operations who can immediately stabilize operations, drive performance, and build a high-impact leadership culture for long-term growth, then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent, Contract, Board