Site Director (Atwater)

Site Director

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led organization that is a champion of accessible fruit nutrition and builds a brighter future for people through the goodness of fruit.

At Dole, our culture is uniquely driven by core Values. Our commitment to these Values transforms our work into a meaningful journey toward a brighter future together. Here, you'll be part of a respectful, inclusive culture that deeply values our colleagues, customers, and global communities. We strive for excellence, empowering each other to confidently overcome challenges, continuously learn, and achieve world-class results. Guided by unwavering integrity, our actions consistently reflect our commitment to always doing what's right, fostering lasting trust and strong relationships. Through a spirit of collaboration, we cultivate positivity, generosity, and genuine teamwork, enabling collective success toward our One Dole Purpose. Our innovative spirit leads directly to meaningful outcomes and business success.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Site Director to lead and oversee the daily operations of our frozen food manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food processing and high speed packaging production, a proven ability to manage large teams, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role drives performance by implementing production systems, managing labor and equipment resources, and delivering operational excellence in alignment with safety, quality, service, and cost objectives. The Site Director is a key member of the plant leadership team and a critical partner in fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.

This role is full-time onsite at our Atwater, CA facility and requires occasional travel to Dole HQ in Westlake Village, CA.

Responsibilities

Production & Operations Management

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee all plant operations including production, sanitation, maintenance, warehouse and shipping to ensure daily goals and long-term objectives are met.
• Lead daily plant production operations, ensuring on-time delivery, cost targets, and quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Monitor production metrics (OEE, yield, throughput, downtime) and implement corrective actions to drive performance.
• Coordinate scheduling, resource planning, and materials availability with Planning and Supply Chain.
• Manage plant budget, monitor key KPIs, and control operational costs while driving productivity and profitability.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Leadership & Talent Development

Continuous Improvement

Strategic & Cross-functional Collaboration

Qualifications

What You'll Need To Succeed :

Education & Certification :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

Travel Requirements :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA :

Hiring Pay Scale : $170,000 to $190,000

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.