Chief Operations Officer

Chief Operations Officer | Izzio Artisan Bakery

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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 & ProductionSupply Chain & ProcurementEngineeringQuality & Food SafetyPlanning & LogisticsContinuous 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 manufacturingDemonstrated experience building or scaling a business with $500M+ in annual revenueBroad operational leadership across multiple functions and manufacturing facilitiesProven ability to develop high-performing teams and build strong leadership structuresExperience leading operational transformation, expansion, and significant business growthStrong understanding of plant operations, financial performance, and operational KPIsFinancial and P&L acumenA hands-on, visible leadership style with the ability to operate strategicallyA forward-thinking mindset and willingness to challenge how things have traditionally been doneAn 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. xzbcwsv Someone who is energized by growth, comfortable navigating change, and excited about the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Location: ColoradoRelocation: Competitive relocation package available