Vice President of Operations

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions in Alexandria, VA seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing operations across facilities, drive continuous improvement, and maintain food safety standards. Reporting to the COO, you will oversee production, maintenance, quality, distribution, and strategic initiatives to achieve organizational objectives.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, adherence to GMPs, and ongoing optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years of leadership in manufacturing or plant ops, with sous vide production
• At least 5 years of production management experience
• Experience with GMPs and food safety in food manufacturing
• Proven track record in plant leadership and mentoring
• Strong organizational, quality, safety, and environmental management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual abilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to ensure controls, procedures, reporting, and workforce management
• Drive operational excellence and achieve facility goals
• Collaborate with COO to implement strategies, goals and processes
• Develop and enforce policies to improve efficiency
• Identify and implement solutions to operational challenges
• Oversee buildings, equipment maintenance, and inventory
• Drive continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, productivity and cost reduction
• Ensure processes meet standards, quality requirements and financial objectives
• Promote cross-department collaboration to improve teamwork
• Coordinate manufacturing, production control, and maintenance functions
• Support quality assurance and food safety systems
• Respond to customer requirements and delivery schedules
• Align department objectives with short- and long-term plans
• Maintain knowledge of integrated manufacturing ERP systems
• Participate in strategic planning
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

GMPs experience

Quality & safety management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Bilingual abilities preferred

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Vice President of Operations

Location: Alexandria, VA, USA

Salary: $120,000–$125,000 per year

Position Summary

The Vice President of Operations will lead and manage manufacturing operations, overseeing production, maintenance, quality, distribution, and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing facilities.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role is responsible for driving operational excellence, improving productivity, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficient, cost-effective plant operations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or plant operations, specializing in sous vide production.
• At least 5 years of production management experience.
• Experience managing production audits, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and food safety standards within the food manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to improve production performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successful plant leadership, team development, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational, technical, quality, safety, and environmental management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.
  

Education

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Masters degree preferred.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to ensure effective operational controls, administrative procedures, reporting systems, and workforce management.
• Drive operational excellence and achieve business objectives across manufacturing facilities.
• Collaborate with the COO to develop and implement operational strategies, goals, and processes that support business growth.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Identify and implement solutions to operational challenges across manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee the ordering, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, material-handling equipment, and inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure production processes meet operational standards, quality requirements, and financial objectives.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments to improve teamwork and operational efficiency.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, production control, and maintenance functions to achieve plant goals.
• Support quality assurance and food safety systems to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Respond proactively to customer requirements, delivery schedules, schedule changes, and special instructions.
• Align departmental objectives with short-term operational needs and long-term business plans.
• Maintain working knowledge of integrated manufacturing ERP systems.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development of organizational programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.