Director of Operations

Farm Table Delivery

Location: Minden, Iowa, USA

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Salary: 60,000 - 60,000 USD / yearly

Full-time

Job Description

Farm Table Delivery, the leading food hub in Western Iowa, is seeking an execution-oriented Director of Operations to serve as the organization's Integrator. This pivotal leadership role ensures operational excellence, drives strategic execution, and fosters alignment across all functions to achieve Farm Table's mission of connecting local producers to regional markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Integrator, ensuring all organizational functions align with the FTD's vision and mission.
Lead cross-functional staff in warehouse, sales, procurement, delivery, and fostering collaboration and accountability.
Develop and implement clear processes for staff management, performance evaluations, and growth.
Communicate the vision and key goals clearly, ensuring team alignment and focus.
Design, implement, and refine operational systems to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure scalability.
Own and optimize core processes, including logistics, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
Establish and maintain high standards for food safety, quality assurance, and operational compliance.
Manage financial performance, ensuring alignment with revenue and cost targets.
Collaborate with the Executive Director to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, and grant reporting.
Forecast and plan with producers for availability of specialty crops, value-added products, herd harvesting schedules, and CPG distribution.
Oversee logistics for weekly deliveries to key service areas, including Sioux City, Southwest Iowa, Omaha, Des Moines, and other markets as FTD expands.
Plan and manage building and equipment maintenance and upgrades.
Other duties as assigned, of course.

Qualifications

Proven experience in leadership roles with an emphasis on integrating vision into actionable plans.
Adept at managing teams and aligning resources to achieve organizational goals.
5+ years of experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain management, preferably in food systems or agriculture.
Working knowledge of marketing, sales, and customer service best practices.
An understanding of P&L management and financial reporting.
Effective communicator and team builder with the ability to lead and influence diverse stakeholders.
Must have proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of warehouse management and inventory management processes and procedures.
Able to pass food safety education courses, learn and advise on HACCP, FSMA, and FDA labeling requirements.

Perks & Benefits