About

• Description
• Lead Multi-Plant Operations for a Century-Strong Food Company

• Ready to make your mark on a 120-year legacy while shaping the future of food manufacturing?
• Join The Fremont Company and take the helm of three dynamic food manufacturing plants across Ohio. As our Director of Operations, you'll be the strategic leader driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth across our multi-site operation. This isn't just about managing metrics—it's about building high-performing teams, implementing cutting-edge improvements, and directly impacting how we "Feed the World Like Family!"

What You'll Accomplish

• Strategic Leadership & Impact
• Drive transformational results across three manufacturing facilities, setting the vision and strategy that moves the needle on performance, efficiency, and profitability
• Champion operational excellence by developing and executing strategic operating plans that deliver measurable improvements in attainment, delivery, and efficiency
• Lead from the front with a hands-on approach, working directly with plant leadership teams to exceed performance targets and overcome challenges
• Team Development & Coaching
• Develop the next generation of leaders by mentoring and coaching Plant Managers, providing them with the tools, feedback, and support to excel in their roles
• Build winning cultures that foster continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration across all three facilities
• Create clear pathways for success through goal-setting, performance tracking, and actionable development plans
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Spearhead major manufacturing projects and capital investments that drive long-term competitive advantage
• Implement maintenance strategies that maximize equipment effectiveness and minimize downtime
• Drive cost optimization initiatives across material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead expenses while maintaining quality standards
• Maximize plant performance, efficiencies, and growth through collaboration with plan teams on key initiatives
• Customer Excellence
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction by overseeing the precise fulfillment of orders that meet or exceed quality, quantity, and cost specifications
• Build operational resilience that supports our customers' success and strengthens our market position

What You Bring to the Table

• Educational Foundation
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• Proven Track Record
• 10+ years of food manufacturing leadership experience with demonstrable results in plant management and operational improvement
• Change leadership expertise with a proven ability to drive transformation through project management, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking
• Hands-on leadership style that combines strategic vision with boots-on-the-ground execution
• Core Competencies
• Results-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities that translate into measurable business outcomes
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels, from front-line teams to executive leadership
• Technical proficiency in food manufacturing, including both process and packaging systems, plant trials and commercialization, and reliable maintenance programs
• Project Management and Execution on key initiatives for plant improvements, capital projects, and process improvements. Includes managing vendors and internal teams to deliver projects within designated timeframe and budget
• Flexibility and mobility to travel and work effectively across our Ohio plant locations on a regular basis
• Why The Fremont Company?
• Rich Heritage, Bright Future Since 1905, we've been a trusted name in food manufacturing, and we're just getting started. With 120 years of stability behind us and exciting growth ahead, you'll join a company that values both tradition and innovation.

• Meaningful Impact Help feed families around the world with products like Frank's Sauerkraut, Mississippi BBQ Sauce, and Paisley Farms Bean Salad. Your work directly impacts kitchens and dinner tables globally.

• Strategic Role This is a true leadership position where your decisions and vision will shape the future of our operations. You'll have the resources and support to make significant improvements and leave your mark on our organization.

• Growth & Development We invest in our leaders. You'll have opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and make a meaningful impact within our growing organization.

• Collaborative Culture Join a team that truly believes in feeding the world like family—and that includes how we treat each other every day.
• Ready to Lead the Future of Food Manufacturing?
• If you're an operations leader who thrives on challenges, builds exceptional teams, and delivers outstanding results, we want to hear from you. Join us in continuing our legacy while writing the next chapter of success.
• Learn more about our company and products at: www.fremontcompany.com
• The Fremont Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.