Operations Director Middle & South America (MASA)

Link Snacks, Inc is the global leader in branded protein snacks with our namesake brand Jack Link’s, is a value-driven, family-owned business growing rapidly in Middle & South America (MASA).In January 2026, Jack Link's assumed full control of our Brazilian partnership Meat Snack Partners, and combined our commercial operations across Mexico, the Carribean, Central America, and Brazil under one zone.  The new leadership team will drive rapid expansion across middle and south American countries under our core brands Jack Link’s, Peperami, and Rare Breed (pet snacks).We want to strengthen the organization by adding the best available people to our workforce. We are looking for an experienced Operations Director to help us navigate our rapid growth. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be a strategic thinker and an effective leader, have a proven track record of successfully enabling growth and have experience (10+ years) in the FMCG/food industry, and will be working closely with the Marketing and Sales departments.PositionThe Operations Director will be responsible for leading and managing all operational aspects of Link Snacks MASA. They will play a key role in ensuring the company's growth and profitability by overseeing the daily operations and defining and implementing strategies that align with the company's mission and vision.The role is positioned within the MASA Leadership Team, based out of Miami, and will report directly into the General Manager MASA.Key Accountabilities:The Operations Director is responsible for overseeing all activities within the Supply Chain Functions (Procurement, Planning, Logistic, Customer Service, Co-Packing and R&D), Co-Manufacturing coordination and strategic projectsThe role develops and executes the Supply Chain and Manufacturing strategy for all MASA locations, aligned with the Business strategyEstablish and actively monitor key performance indicators, identifying opportunities for improvements and develop plans to resolve business short fallsThe Operations Director is driving business results by leading and co-guiding important business process e.g. S&OP, Innovation, budgetBuilds effective relationships with suppliers, industry/trade associations, authorities and politiciansRealization of new product start-ups according to plan in collaboration with the Plant Managers at Link Snack’s owned facilities, and Co-Manufacturers and the associated departmentsSystematic definition and enforcement of measures to achieve cost and quality targetsProfessional Skills & Key Competencies:Strategic thinker and effective leader who develops teams, advances the supply chain agenda and co-guides the company towards long-term profitable growthExperience in the FMCG / food industry for more than 10 years as operations professional in close contact with Marketing and SalesStrong external mindset, can draw on an extensive network for advice and information on opportunities that will help the business growFlexible, action- and result oriented, self-starting, knowledgeable in main business processes e.g. S&OP, RCCP, OTC, PTP.Strong leadership personality with team player qualities and a high degree of key performance indicator orientationStrategic vision for identifying optimization potential and implementing improvement processesTravel: Travel is required, predominantly to the sites in Brazil and MexicoBy Joining Us, You Will Have exciting responsibilities in an international, agile, innovative and high energy working environment with hands-on mentality Receive a competitive remuneration package