Director of Operations

Director of Operations

Department : Executive

Job Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Salary Exempt

Reports To : Vice President of Operations

Work Schedule : As needed

Amount of Travel Required : As needed

Positions Supervised : Yes

WHO YOU ARE :

Are you a strategic leader with a proven ability to drive operational excellence and enhance organizational performance? We are seeking a dynamic Operations Director to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in bridging strategic objectives with operational execution, ensuring alignment across multiple territories. If you are ready to drive innovation, collaboration, and a passion for operational efficiency, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional service and driving growth.

WHO WE ARE :

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION :

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

WHAT YOU WILL DO :

As a Director of Operations for sanitation, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of your territory, collaborating with cross functional teams as you focus on operational excellence, service improvements, and driving growth. You will be a key leader of the company, role modeling a culture of compliance, safety, and a People-first value system within your assigned geographic area. This position will report to the Vice President of Sanitation. Additional responsibilities may include :

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WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE :

OUR ENVIRONMENT :

This position is based in your home office, when not travelling to the corporate headquarters, customer, or plant locations which may require the use of PPE including safety glasses, hardhat, ear protection and / or other protective equipment / clothing. Walking, standing, sitting, and computer work are all required in this environment. Sitting for extended periods of time when travelling (mostly driving) is also required.

WHAT WE OFFER :

Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and / or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and / or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and / or the Recruiter hiring for the position.

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