Chief Operations Officer (Denver)

Chief Operations Officer | Izzio Artisan Bakery

Colorado | Relocation Package Available

We're partnering with Izzio Artisan Bakery , a fast-growing food manufacturer in Colorado, to find a hands-on Chief Operations Officer to help lead the company through its next stage of growth.

Izzio is the #1 in-store bakery bread brand and the #1 sourdough brand , with products sold in grocery stores nationwide. Known for baking real sourdough using long fermentation and traditional artisan techniques, Izzio is bringing authentic, handcrafted bread to households across the country.

As Chief Operations Officer, you'll play a critical role in helping Izzio scale its craft with care, building the operational infrastructure, developing the people, and strengthening the processes needed to support continued growth.

We're looking for an accomplished food manufacturing operations leader who has successfully built or scaled a business and understands what it takes to lead a growing, complex manufacturing organization.

This is not a sit-back executive role.

The COO will work closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, providing strategic direction while staying connected to the plants, people, and day-to-day operations.

The Opportunity

The COO will provide leadership across:

• Manufacturing & Production
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Engineering
• Quality & Food Safety
• Planning & Logistics
• Continuous Improvement

This leader will help strengthen the operational foundation needed for continued growth, with a focus on developing leaders, creating accountability, improving performance, and building scalable processes.

What We're Looking For

• Progressive executive leadership experience within food manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling a business with $500M+ in annual revenue
• Broad operational leadership across multiple functions and manufacturing facilities
• Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and build strong leadership structures
• Experience leading operational transformation, expansion, and significant business growth
• Strong understanding of plant operations, financial performance, and operational KPIs
• Financial and P&L acumen
• A hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to operate strategically
• A forward-thinking mindset and willingness to challenge how things have traditionally been done
• An entrepreneurial approach combined with the operational discipline needed to scale

You do not need extensive C-suite tenure to be considered.

We're looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to build, lead, and scale complex food manufacturing operations. Someone who is energized by growth, comfortable navigating change, and excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Location: Colorado

Relocation: Competitive relocation package available