PE Backed-SVP Operations

Confidential Jobs; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food manufacturing company in California is seeking a Senior Vice President of Operations. The role requires proven leadership skills and the ability to manage multi-site manufacturing operations effectively. The successful candidate should possess strong business acumen and experience in food manufacturing is desirable. This position emphasizes team development and strategic partnership with the CEO, contributing to an environment that fosters continuous growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in managing and directing multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Ability to attract, develop, and retain a qualified team.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Work with CEO as a strategic partner.
• Influence and value people to build a strong organization.

Skills

Leadership

Food manufacturing

Strategic planning

Team development

Business acumen

Job description

The SVP Ops will possess the skills and leadership qualities for continued growth and succession within the company.

• Demonstrated success and proven track record in managing, directing accountability, and oversight of a multi-site manufacturing organization.
• Food manufacturing experience is desirable.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set and flexible, agile leader, who thrives in a positive environment.
• Effective in leading by influencing others and valuing people in building an organization.
• Strong business acumen, strategic partner to CEO with professional presence. Able to work with large well-known global customers.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, retain, and motivate a team.
• A combination of large company and small company career experience (or equivalent) is desirable; someone who is sophisticated enough to build a business, but still somewhat hands on.