VP of Operations
Company: Berkeley Search Consultants
Location: Rohnert Park
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Vice President of Operations Location: Rohnert Park, CA (onsite,
full time) Reports to: President Salary Range/Compensation:
$250,000.00 - $275,000.00 Company Overview: About Straus Family
Creamery For more than 30 years, Straus Family Creamery has been a
pioneer in organic dairy, helping sustain family farms and
revitalize rural communities while producing delicious, minimally
processed products. Founded by Albert Straus and inspired by the
stewardship of his parents Bill and Ellen, they remain steadfast in
their commitment to environmental sustainability and organic
farming. This is more than a business, it’s a movement to protect
farmland, support family farms, and model an enduring relationship
among farms, food, people, and the earth. The Opportunity Straus
Family Creamery is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead
and inspire our production, quality, maintenance, and warehouse
teams as we continue to grow. This is not just an operational role,
it’s a servant leadership position where your mission is to
champion and empower the team while working hand in hand with the
executive leadership team to execute bold growth plans. You will be
the strategic and cultural anchor for all manufacturing and
operations, ensuring they deliver the highest-quality organic dairy
products, strengthen financial performance, and expand capacity
while protecting their heritage of sustainability. What You’ll Lead
Inspire and Champion : Model servant leadership by putting people
first. Cultivate a culture of empowerment, accountability,
collaboration and continuous improvement. Scale Operations :
Oversee production, warehouse, supply chain, quality, and
maintenance to meet growing demand while maintaining premium
product standards. Execute Strategy : Partner closely with the
President and Executive Leadership Team to translate company vision
into actionable, measurable plans. Optimize & Innovate : Drive
operational excellence, efficiency, and capital expansion projects
(CAPEx) using Lean, Six Sigma, and other proven methods. Financial
& Strategic Stewardship : Guide budgets, forecasts, and key metrics
to ensure sustainable, profitable growth. Team Development :
Attract, mentor, and retain top talent. Create an environment that
fosters professional growth and personal pride in the company
mission. About You A proven operations executive (15 years in
food/beverage or premium dairy manufacturing strongly preferred).
Experienced in leading large, multi-disciplinary teams and creating
alignment across functions. Proven ability to inspire and develop
teams. You motivate and empower rather than simply direct. Skilled
in process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies
(Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Able to balance strategic thinking and
hands-on execution in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
Passionate about sustainability, organic food systems, and making a
lasting impact on the community and environment. Why Join Us
Purpose-driven work : Be part of a company that has redefined
organic dairy and continues to lead in sustainable agriculture.
Empowered leadership : Influence strategy at the highest level
while remaining deeply connected to your teams. Growth & challenge
: Help scale an iconic brand through significant operational
expansion. Apply now to lead Straus Family Creamery into its next
chapter of growth, where your leadership will help sustain farms,
delight consumers, and protect our planet for generations to
come.
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