VP, Manufacturing — Multi-Site Leadership & Strategy

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life & Disability Insurance

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Fairs

Gym Membership Discounts

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking a VP of Manufacturing to lead two manufacturing directors across seven plants in the United States. The role oversees Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality, and contributes to strategic decisions for performance, innovation, and sustainable development.

Travel 50-75% annually, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence. The successful candidate will bring 10–15 years of factory management experience, multi-site oversight, and a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or food science.
• 10 to 15 years of factory management experience.
• At least 3 years managing multi-site manufacturing network (beverage industry experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge and experience in sustainable development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Graduate degree in administration or management (preferred).
• Experience optimizing individual facilities and networks.
• Excellent communicator with leadership and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a strategic manufacturing plan aligned to business strategy and objectives.
• Develop and implement policies to ensure products are manufactured on schedule within quality and cost standards.
• Ensure plant design, workflow, and assembly maximize efficiency.
• Forecast future facility, equipment, and workforce needs; ensure capacity meets requirements.
• Plan, source, produce, and deliver to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets; guide freight management when needed.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress and timelines.
• Build relationships across levels and departments; influence stakeholders.
• Lead continuous process improvement and Lean initiatives to reduce costs and rejects.
• Support skills development and leadership growth across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Sustainable development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or food science

Graduate degree in administration or management

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc is seeking a VP of Manufacturing to lead two manufacturing directors across seven plants in the United States. The role oversees Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality, and contributes to strategic decisions for performance, innovation, and sustainable development.

Travel 50-75% annually, with a strong emphasis on operational excellence. The successful candidate will bring 10–15 years of factory management experience, multi-site oversight, and a proven