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Vice President, Operations
Private Equity-Backed Food Company
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of Operations will serve as the senior operations leader responsible for enterprise-wide production across a multi-site food manufacturing network. This executive will oversee manufacturing performance, engineering, maintenance, food safety and operational strategy while driving continuous improvement, automation and capacity expansion initiatives that support scalable growth. The role carries significant enterprise impact through optimization of safety, quality, service and cost performance, advancement of standardized operating systems and development of high-performing teams that deliver reliable production and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant responsibility for multi-site food production or other regulated manufacturing operations. This leader combines deep expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, food safety and operational performance management with a proven track record of improving productivity, labor efficiency, yield and cost while leading capital projects and capacity expansion initiatives. Strong financial acumen, cross-functional leadership and people development capabilities are essential, along with a hands-on leadership style that builds accountability, fosters collaboration and drives sustainable operational results.
