Director of Operations | Multi-Site Food Manufacturing Leader

Rosina Food Products is seeking an experienced

Director of Operations

to lead and oversee manufacturing operations across multiple food production facilities. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring food safety and quality compliance, and developing high-performing leadership teams.

This is a key leadership position reporting into senior leadership and playing a critical role in the execution of company strategy.

About Rosina

Rosina Food Products is a family-owned food manufacturing company with over 60 years of experience producing high-quality frozen foods. We are committed to operational excellence, food safety, and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage
• multi-site manufacturing operations
• Provide leadership and direction to
• Plant Managers and site leadership teams

Drive

• operational efficiency, cost control, and production performance
• Ensure compliance with
• USDA, FDA, HACCP, FSMA, and GMP standards

Oversee

food safety, sanitation, and quality programs

Lead

capital projects, process improvements, and operational initiatives

Partner with

• Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR teams
• Develop and implement
• operational strategies and performance metrics

Support

• budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance
• Build and develop
• leadership teams and succession plans

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (MBA preferred)
• 10–15+ years of
• food manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience managing
• multiple manufacturing sites
• Strong knowledge of
• USDA/FDA regulations and food safety systems

Experience with

• HACCP, FSMA, GMPs, and sanitation programs
• Proven leadership experience managing
• large teams and plant operations
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in
• fast-paced, production environments

Preferred Experience

Protein, frozen food, or ready-to-eat manufacturing experience

Experience in

• USDA-regulated facilities
• Experience leading
• large-scale operational improvements or expansions

Compensation & Benefits

Salary

• $180,000 – $200,000 per year
• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities

Work Environment

Based in Buffalo, NY

• Regular presence in manufacturing facilities required
• Exposure to production environments, including cold and refrigerated areas

Apply Today

If you are a results-driven operations leader with experience in food manufacturing, we encourage you to apply.
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