Join Us as Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Drive Operational Excellence and Strategic Growth

Are you a visionary operations leader with a passion for driving performance, building high-impact teams, and shaping the future of manufacturing? We’re seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our executive leadership team and lead day-to-day operations across our food ingredient processing and ethanol production facilities.

As COO, you’ll be at the helm of production, quality assurance, supply chain, safety, and compliance—ensuring our operations run efficiently, sustainably, and in alignment with our strategic goals. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the Executive Team.

What You'll Do

• Champion our company’s core values and lead with integrity, accountability, and vision.
• Oversee plant operations including production, maintenance, logistics, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Collaborate with the President and executive team on strategic planning, budgeting, and capital investments.
• Monitor KPIs, analyze trends, and implement data-driven solutions.
• Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams through mentorship and leadership development.
• Support innovation and technology adoption to enhance capabilities and reduce environmental impact.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, or related field (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food processing, ethanol production, or industrial manufacturing.
• Proven success managing multi-site operations and large teams (100+ employees).
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, financial acumen, and strategic execution.
• Exceptional communication, change management, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Key Competencies

• Leading Change – Navigate complexity and inspire transformation.
• Driving Results – Deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable growth.
• Business Acumen – Make informed decisions that drive profitability.
• Building Coalitions – Collaborate across teams and with external partners.
• Leading People – Empower and elevate talent across the organization

Why Join Us?

This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a growing company committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and lead with purpose, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build what’s next by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

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