Latest Job Opening for Food & Beverage Industry  Job #05282 About our client Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of food products. The company has been in operation for more than 25 years and has annual sales of over $25M. Position Location Director of Operations Maine Salary Reports to Highly competitive package, commensurate with experience Vice President of Operations Responsibilities 1) Maintain/improve cost of operations on all production processes 2) Set benchmarks and lead team through steps to achieve them 3) Maintain/improve productivity standards 4) Ensure that all production schedules and results are communicated to the entire plant staff 5) Handle all aspects of production, warehousing and packaging 6) Ensure safe, efficient and quality operation 7) Handle all aspects of the processing operation including budgeting, planning, etc 8) Implement cost effective systems, operating expenditures and labor 9) Provide leadership, direction and training to employees, to accomplish company goals and objectives 10) Coordinate manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers 11) Obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machinery and equipment 12) Identify improvement opportunities and lead change 13) Provide input to the development of product strategy, new and emerging products 14) Work with the VP of Operations and participate in streamlining the company Requirements 1) 3+ years of experience with food and beverage background (protein experience a plus) 2) Strong sales and people skills 3) Ability to assist the VP of Operations and serve as his right-hand