Bilingual Director of Operations Job in Food Manufacturing, Weslaco TX: SQF, HACCP, Lean
Published on: Jul 30, 2026
Frontline Source Group is recruiting a bilingual (Spanish and English) Director of Operations for a food manufacturing facility in Weslaco, Texas, leading plant and supply chain operations with SQF, HACCP, and Lean expertise. This is an onsite direct hire role with relocation assistance, full benefits, and VISA sponsorship available for the right candidate, placed by an award-winning firm that backs every direct hire with the 5-Year Placement Warranty.
What is the Director of Operations role in Weslaco?
Our client, a food manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced Spanish-speaking Director of Operations for its facility in Weslaco, Texas. This position provides overall leadership, direction, and accountability for manufacturing and supply chain operations while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production and maintaining the highest standards of product quality and food safety. This is an onsite direct hire opportunity, and the client will consider VISA sponsorship for the right candidate. The role reports directly to executive operations leadership and participates in broader operational decision making for the organization.
What are the responsibilities of the Director of Operations?
- Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Oversee daily operations including production, quality, sanitation, maintenance coordination, warehousing, and logistics
- Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing efficiency, yield, and cost control
- Drive operational discipline and standardization across departments
- Lead the workforce through production supervisors and functional leaders in warehouse, maintenance, and quality
- Serve as a key leader supporting the SQF Practitioner and ensure full compliance with SQF Code requirements
- Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of HACCP plans, GMPs, PRPs, and sanitation programs
- Promote a strong food safety culture throughout all levels of the organization
- Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively and sustainably
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, improved equipment utilization, and labor efficiency
- Monitor key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, and cost
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and plant personnel to build a high performance workforce
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and strong communication across departments
- Ensure proper training programs are implemented and maintained
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, SQF, and other applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment and enforce safety policies and procedures
- Drive proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with procurement, scheduling, and supply chain teams to ensure material availability and production continuity
- Oversee supplier performance in collaboration with Quality Assurance
- Manage plant budgets, operational costs, and resource allocation
- Provide regular reports on production and warehouse performance, quality metrics, and operational results to senior management
- Partner closely with existing plant and executive leadership as additional operational responsibilities transition to this position
- Support continued evaluation and optimization of the plant's production and shift structure
What background and qualifications are required?
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred
- Seven or more years of experience in food manufacturing or a regulated manufacturing environment
- Three or more years in a plant leadership or plant management role preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Proven experience managing production, quality systems, and cross-functional teams
- Strong background in SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety compliance
- Strong leadership and plant operations management experience
- Deep understanding of food manufacturing systems and regulatory compliance
- Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety programs
- Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- Excellent communication in English and Spanish
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What features and benefits does this position offer?
- Competitive base salary
- Performance based bonus opportunity
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- PTO and holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- VISA sponsorship if needed
How do you apply for the Director of Operations job?
Candidates interested in this bilingual Director of Operations opportunity in Weslaco can apply through frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline Source Group recruiter on the operations and executive search desk reviews each application, screens for food manufacturing leadership experience and SQF and HACCP expertise, and coordinates interviews with the hiring team.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Director of Operations Job
Where is the Director of Operations job located?
The Director of Operations role is an onsite position at a food manufacturing facility in Weslaco, Texas. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, and the client will consider VISA sponsorship if needed.
Is this a direct hire or a contract position?
This is a direct hire position, placed by Frontline Source Group and backed by the 5-Year Placement Warranty on direct hire placements. The staffing industry standard guarantee is 90 days, so Frontline coverage runs 20 times longer.
Is this role bilingual?
Yes. This position requires a bilingual leader fluent in Spanish and English, with excellent communication in both languages to lead a food manufacturing workforce effectively.
Does this role offer VISA sponsorship?
The client will consider VISA sponsorship for the right candidate. Relocation assistance is also available, along with a competitive base salary, performance based bonus opportunity, and full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
What experience does the Director of Operations role require?
The role requires seven or more years in food manufacturing or a regulated manufacturing environment, with three or more years in a plant leadership or plant management role preferred, plus proven experience managing production, quality systems, and cross-functional teams.
What food safety certifications and knowledge are required?
Candidates need a strong background in SQF, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety compliance. The Director supports the SQF Practitioner, ensures full compliance with SQF Code requirements, and maintains HACCP plans, GMPs, PRPs, and sanitation programs.
What education is preferred for this role?
A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Food Science, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred, paired with significant hands-on food manufacturing leadership experience.
Who does the Director of Operations report to?
The Director of Operations reports directly to executive operations leadership, partners closely with existing plant and executive leadership, and participates in broader operational decision making for the organization.
What continuous improvement work does this role involve?
The Director leads Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity, identifies opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction, and monitors key performance indicators for safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
How does Frontline Source Group screen candidates for this job?
A Frontline Source Group recruiter on the operations and executive search desk reviews each application, verifies food manufacturing leadership experience and SQF and HACCP expertise, and coordinates interviews with the hiring team. Frontline has completed 5,619 plus placements over 22 years.
Who is Frontline Source Group?
Frontline Source Group is a nationwide staffing and executive search firm founded in Dallas in 2004, with 32 plus offices, a 98.94 percent placement retention rate, and a 5.0 Trustpilot rating across verified reviews. The firm is a Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Firm for 9 consecutive years and an American Staffing Association member.
How do I apply for the Director of Operations job?
Candidates interested in this direct hire opportunity can apply through frontlinesourcegroup.com/how-to-apply.html. A Frontline Source Group recruiter reviews each application and coordinates next steps with qualified candidates.
