As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something truly special – crafting delicious food that brings joy to people’s lives. You’ll play a vital role in upholding stringent food safety standards, ensuring top-notch product quality, and collaboratively achieving our goals alongside our dedicated team. Moreover, as a family-owned certified B Corporation, you’ll actively engage with our broader community, with a strong focus on enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering community engagement. Join us on our journey not only to create exceptional food but also to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.
Reporting to the COO, you will lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Rhino Foods’ manufacturing operations, ensuring excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and employee engagement. Working closely with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and People & Culture, you will turn business strategy into measurable results by driving operational performance, improving efficiency, and building the systems needed to support long-term growth.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of our operations while developing high-performing leaders and teams. You’ll champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, oversee workforce planning, capital investments, and large-scale operational initiatives, and use data-driven decision-making to strengthen performance across the organization. Success in this role means balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution while upholding Rhino Foods’ Purpose, Principles, Vision, and commitment to doing the right thing every day.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
7+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, production operations, supply chain, or a related industrial environment. - Experience leading multiple teams or departments within a manufacturing setting.
- A proven record of improving operational performance and leading organizational change.
- Experience balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.
- Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting and resource allocation.
- Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
- Exceptional leadership, coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to make sound decisions using data, analytics, and operational metrics.
- High emotional intelligence with the ability to lead through trust, accountability, and collaboration.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Experience navigating complex operational challenges while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and employee engagement.
Interested in learning more? Visit our careers page to view the full job description, learn more about Rhino Foods, and apply today.
At Rhino Foods, our employees are our best ingredient. Our workplace culture is founded on principles of mutual trust and respect, creating an environment where every individual feels valued and supported. Our guiding philosophy, 'Do Right,' underscores our commitment to integrity and fairness. We've removed barriers to employment, welcoming individuals regardless of language, education level, job experience, recovery from substance use disorder, or criminal history .
