Head of Compliance Operations

Join Litehouse Foods as an Operations Manager in Danville, VA! Litehouse Foods is seeking an experienced and people-focused Operations Manager to help lead our manufacturing facility. In this highly visible leadership role, you’ll oversee daily manufacturing, scheduling, and warehouse operations while partnering closely with plant leadership to deliver results in safety, quality, service, and cost. What You Will Do Lead manufacturing, scheduling, and warehouse operations to achieve key performance goals in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency

Build an engaged, accountable culture focused on continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence

Monitor production, quality, financial, and operational performance metrics while implementing solutions to improve results and reduce costs

Champion safety and food safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and Litehouse standards while correcting issues proactively

Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Scheduling, and other departments to improve equipment, processes, communication, and workflow

Support and advance continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, OEE, and cross‑training programs to strengthen operational flexibility

Provide leadership support across shifts, including occasional off‑shift visibility and after‑hours support as needed

What You Bring Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/training/experience

5-7 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in food manufacturing

Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement programs preferred

HACCP, SQF, and food safety knowledge or experience strongly preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools

Excellent communication, decision‑making, and relationship‑building skills

Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement practical solutions

If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, develop great teams, and make a meaningful impact in manufacturing operations, Litehouse may be the right place for you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.