Director of Operations Candidate

SEEKING A ROLE AS: Director of Operations, General Manager, Plant Manager

IN LOCATION: Based in the Greater Cincinnati area. Willing to relocate nationwide and travel as needed.

PROFILE:
A globally experienced Operations Executive with 20+ years of leadership across beverage production, brewery operations, specialty food & beverage, and chemical manufacturing environments. Proven track record of leading manufacturing turnarounds, launching greenfield sites, stabilizing distressed operations, and scaling production across the U.S., Canada, and Asia. Known for aligning plant performance with EBITDA growth, regulatory compliance, and long-term business strategy. Brings deep expertise in supply chain optimization, capital projects, ERP implementation, and team development across union and non-union facilities.

SKILLS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
– 20+ years of manufacturing leadership across beverage, brewery, specialty food, and chemical production facilities ranging from $8MM to $400MM in scale.
– Led multiple greenfield site launches from design/build through commissioning, staffing, SOP development, and commercial launch.
– Achieved EBITDA-positive performance within 16 months in startup environment through cost optimization and margin discipline.
– Built global supply chains spanning 3+ continents, reducing lead times up to 42% and cutting COGS by 18%.
– Reduced operating losses by $42K/month in turnaround environment via headcount restructuring, margin reset, and inventory control.
– Delivered major capital projects under budget and ahead of schedule, coordinating international vendors and utility integration.
– Strong regulatory background including GMP, FDA, OSHA, USP, DEA compliance, HAZMAT protocols, and food safety systems.

EDUCATION: Dual Bachelor’s Degrees – Mechanical Engineering & Chemistry

COMPENSATION: Base salary expectation in the $165,000 – $185,000 range depending on total compensation package, cost of living, and scope of responsibility.

If you are interested in speaking with this Global Operations Leader who can lead plant turnarounds, scale greenfield manufacturing, build high-performing teams, and drive profitability across food manufacturing environments, then…
Contact:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com
Worksite Preference:Open
Employment Preference:Permanent