Senior Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Description

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $120,000-$150,000 Annually based on experience

WHY HOMESTATE//

HomeState’s vision is to redefine casual dining by breaking down barriers of access to high quality food and caring hospitality at an affordable price point. To lead and inspire others to carve a new, healthier path of restaurant culture, by nurturing our communities within our four walls and in our surrounding community.

We create an environment where everyone with respect and dignity.

We value honest, intentional and transparent communication.

We listen, learn and lead with compassion.

WHO ARE WE//

HomeState is a Texas Kitchen in California sharing breakfast tacos, queso, brisket, house-made flour tortillas and genuine hospitality. In 2013, Briana “Breezy” Valdez founded HomeState in Los Angeles with the dream of sharing her Texas identity through food and hospitality.

THE FINE PRINT// 

The Senior Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain will report to the COO. As a key executive leader, the Senior Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain will oversee and optimize all aspects of procurement, logistics, distribution and commissary food & beverage production. This role will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, cost efficiency and scalability as the company executes its strategic growth plan. This dual-role position requires a highly strategic and execution-focused leader with a deep understanding of supply chain management, vendor partnerships, manufacturing operations, quality assurance and food safety within a multi-unit restaurant or foodservice environment.

STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES & OVERSIGHT//

Supply Chain Management

• Develop and execute a long-term supply chain strategy that aligns with HomeState’s aggressive growth trajectory.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships, contract negotiations and sourcing strategies to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality ingredients.
• Implement demand planning, inventory control and distribution logistics to support company-wide restaurant operations.
• Optimize transportation and warehousing solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Leverage data analytics to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as COGS, supplier performance and inventory turns.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, food safety standards and sustainability initiatives.

Commissary Food & Beverage Production

• Lead and scale HomeState’s centralized food production operations to support menu consistency, innovation, quality and cost management.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food production, safety and quality assurance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production processes, equipment and automation to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage relationships with ingredient suppliers and packaging vendors to support commissary and organizational needs.
• Maintain a hands-on approach within the commissary team to oversee daily operations, troubleshoot challenges and drive efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with culinary and R&D teams to align commissary capabilities with new menu innovations.
• Drive team safety and food safety, including the development, training, and maintenance of safety plans in accordance with all local and state regulations. Monitor and Audit production to maximize efficiency and ensure compliance with all standards of best practices such as but not limited to HACCP, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), USDA, FDA, FSMA, Food Safety, OSHA compliance, and other regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Strategic Growth

• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain and food production team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and excellence.
• Develop financial plans, budgets and cost-saving initiatives to drive profitability and scalability.
• Act as a key advisor to executive leadership, providing insights on industry trends, risks and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with operations, finance, marketing, HR and IT teams.
• Take an active, hands-on role in the commissary, working closely with teams to ensure executional excellence and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the implementation of new technology solutions for supply chain automation, ERP systems and production efficiency.

Culture

• The Senior Director of Manufacturing and Supply Chain is responsible for translating the HomeState vision in the food journey from supply chain to delivery.
• Make each day better than before by driving operational improvements and leverage learnings of day to day challenges. 
• Practice high discretion and decision making to project potential risks, especially on substantive issues. 
• Serve as an ambassador, both internally and externally in the community. Follow all HomeState standards, sanitation guidelines, policies or procedures to ensure that you are providing guests the highest quality, delivering caring hospitality, and that you are embodying the HomeState mission and core values. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented: Embrace the unconventional and pursue new opportunities with creativity, urgency, and accountability. Actively listen to stakeholders and leverage their insights to take decisive action.
• Resilient: Bounce back quickly from setbacks. Strategically identify future risks, challenges and opportunities.
• Cultivate Innovation: Create new and improved ways for HomeState to redefine casual dining now and in the future. Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Make high quality decisions that ensure that HomeState moves forward and stays competitive while predicting and managing risks. 
• Manage Ambiguity: Maneuver comfortably and effectively through complexity, even when the path forward is unclear. Lead with resourcefulness, and courage that instills confidence, trust, and psychological safety. Act with humility and take full appreciation for the weight of your works and the methods in which we communicate. Adapt approach in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. 
• Manages Complexity: Make sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Make solid and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 
• Optimize Processes: Propel the team towards the most effective and efficient process to getting things done while taking pride to make things a little better than they were the day before. 
• Build Networks: Build formal and informal relationships to connect the organization to the right resources. Seek, select and develop a high performing team to meet current and future business needs. 
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Identifying trends in the industry and propel innovation from within.

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in supply chain, procurement, or food production within a multi-unit restaurant, hospitality or foodservice manufacturing environment.
• ERP Systems experience focuses on food manufacturing and production workflow. 
• Relevant certifications and experience with R365 is a plus. 
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills required; must be strategic, self-motivated, agile, problem solving and leadership skills,  and resilient in a fast paced business environment.
• Kind, personable, servant nature, and enthusiastic, bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Availability to work a minimum of five days per week. Extended hours and/or a sixth day may occasionally be required. Weekends, day shifts and evening shifts may be required.
• Must maintain regular, predictable attendance, which includes attendance at all scheduled shifts, training and meetings.

DESIRED EXPERTISE

• Proven success in scaling supply chain and commissary operations to support significant company growth.
• Strong background in vendor negotiations, logistics, food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Experience implementing ERP and supply chain management systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and cost-reduction strategies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time (6 or more hours per shift, excluding break times).
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 40 pounds (kitchen equipment, bulk food items, pallet jacks, etc.)
• Ability to frequently bend and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and use utensils (including chopping), and grip equipment such as pots/pans or other kitchen equipment.
• Ability to work in fluctuating temperatures ranging from hot (high radiant heat areas, ~ 82°) to cold (food storage areas,  ~ 37 °).
• Ability to work near open flames, hot cooking equipment, and steam.
• Ability to perform certain repetitive motion activities (e.g., utilizing certain utensils such as ice cream scoop for extended period of time or placing items on sheet trays in repetition.)
• Ability to work in tight spaces.
• Ability to recognize, perceive, and/or comprehend directions and spatial cues (e.g. “hot,” “behind,” “corner,” “knife,” etc.) and communicate the same as needed.
• Ability to sit, squat, kneel and climb occasionally.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to drive company vehicles and forklift. 

Please note that this job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to perform, and any assigned tasks, duties, and responsibilities are subject to change at the company’s discretion, with or without notice or contemporaneous update to this document. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities and sincerely-held religious beliefs to perform the essential functions of this position, to the extent required by and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; contact Human Resources to request a reasonable accommodation.  Nothing in this job description modifies the at-will nature of employment.

HomeState embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any classification protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.