JOB OBJECTIVE: The Director of Supply Chain leads end-to-end operations in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment, overseeing warehousing, logistics, procurement, and production planning. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective delivery performance through robust S&OP and inventory planning, leveraging ERP tools for real-time visibility and data-driven decisions, and drives compliance with food safety, DOT/OSHA, and HACCP standards while fostering continuous improvement and operational excellence aligned with quality and cost objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Set and execute supply chain strategy aligned with company goals
• Planning & Forecasting: Implement robust S&OP and inventory planning processes
• Performance Optimization: Monitor OTIF delivery and cost metrics; drive improvements
• Technology Integration: Use ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central) for planning and reporting
• Compliance: Maintain food safety, DOT, OSHA, and HACCP standards
• Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts, monitor supplier performance, and mitigate risk
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets and cost-reduction initiatives
• Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years progressive experience in supply chain/logistics leadership
• Food/dairy manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in ERP systems and data analytics
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on-site and support a 24/7 operation

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership

• People Development

• Communication & Collaboration

• Analytical & Data-Driven

• Continuous Improvement Orientation

• Results & Quality Focus

• Adaptability & Resilience

• Integrity & Compliance

• Customer Service Orientation

Location & Work Environment

• This role is not eligible for remote work. Remote candidates will not be considered for this role.
• This is a full-time, on-site, exempt position, based in Petaluma, CA.
• On-Site Leadership: The work environment is fast-paced and requires hands-on involvement on the floor and in distribution centers to effectively oversee activities.
• Schedule & Availability: Core daytime business hours, but given the 24/7 nature of food manufacturing, availability must be flexible to resolve critical issues or to support major initiatives on off-shifts and weekends. Flexibility to work holidays is required.

Above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Straus is an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Straus Family Creamery, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.