VP of Manufacturing — Cheese & Ingredients

Agropur; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company in Canada is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing for its Cheese & Ingredients category. This strategic role involves improving plant operations across multiple sites, optimizing performance metrics, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the dairy or food sector and a proven ability to drive transformational change.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in leadership or management, preferably in dairy or food industry.
• 10+ years of experience at a senior/executive level.
• Proven track record in multi-discipline and multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Canadian Cheese & Ingredients Manufacturing Leadership team across ~8 sites.
• Set goals for operational efficiency and drive KPI performance.
• Establish annual targets and deliver on financial commitments.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving techniques

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field

Master’s degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading dairy company in Canada is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing for its Cheese & Ingredients category. This strategic role involves improving plant operations across multiple sites, optimizing performance metrics, and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the dairy or food sector and a proven ability to drive transformational change.