Executive VP of Multi-Site Food Manufacturing

The Sterling Choice; California (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is partnering with a private equity-backed food manufacturing business to appoint a Senior Vice President of Manufacturing to lead a complex, multi-site operation in California. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team driving operational excellence and long-term value creation.

The role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution—building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results across the network, including capital investments and

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-site manufacturing networks.
• Background in private equity-backed environments or large transformations.
• Executive leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing strategy and capital investment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-site manufacturing network.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity and continuous improvement.
• Build and develop high-performing manufacturing leadership teams.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance.
• Support capital investment, network optimisation and future growth initiatives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Multi-site leadership

Lean manufacturing

Operational excellence

Strategic planning

Capital investment

Executive leadership

Supply chain integration

Job description

The Sterling Choice is partnering with a private equity-backed food manufacturing business to appoint a Senior Vice President of Manufacturing to lead a complex, multi-site operation in California. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team driving operational excellence and long-term value creation.

The role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution—building high-performing teams and delivering measurable results across the network, including capital investments and