VP of Operations – Food Industry

Smart Staff Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a VP of Operations to oversee and optimize processes across multiple facilities in the food manufacturing sector. The successful candidate will implement food safety standards, drive productivity, and engage teams for continuous improvement. This role requires a dynamic leader with extensive operational experience and a strong business acumen to achieve high-performance goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in operations role in food manufacturing.
• Previous experience managing people across multiple facilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement operations strategy and structures.
• Maintain and improve Food Safety standards.
• Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting process.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced VP of Operations that can plan, direct, implement processes and control operations in a multi-plant organizational structure. This includes accountability for production, packaging, maintenance, warehousing, functions and supporting food safety and product quality programs within the food manufacturing facilities.Remuneration –Competitive compensation package tailored to the successful candidate. Responsibilities

• Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
• Maintain and improve Food Safety standards at manufacturing facilities
• Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes
• Overall accountability for daily production goals / results at each of the manufacturing facilities.
• Floor level engagement to drive production goals, optimize performance, and engage employees in continuous improvement activities
• Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solution
• Implement programs that streamline processes, optimize costs, and renovate systems in a highly changing environment.
• Being a change agent leader, driving the cultural transformation necessary to achieving world class performance within the organization
• Look for ways to drive productivity and process improvements at each facility.
• Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities
• Support key leaders and team members within each facility, with a goal increasing engagement, retention, and career development.
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles

Requirements

• Previous experience managing people across multiple facilities
• 10+ years experience in operations role in food manufacturing.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment