VP of Operations

gpac; Downers Grove (IL); Remote; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead strategic initiatives across three manufacturing facilities in the U.S. This remote position requires a strong operations leader with a background in food or beverage manufacturing, capable of aligning site-level production plans with company objectives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in overseeing operations and fostering improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Travel and Vehicle rental expenses covered

Health, medical, and dental insurance

Parental Leave

PTO

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership in manufacturing, ideally food or beverage.
• Proven experience overseeing multiple production facilities.
• Strong success in implementing cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement operational strategy across plants.
• Translate business goals into operational plans.
• Act as a key member of the executive team.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, or Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

HACCP Certification

OSHA Certification

PCQI Certification

Job description

This range is provided by gpac. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Remote Position, Travel Required

A rapidly expanding food manufacturing company on a confidential search for a Vice President of Operations. This company is a new and rapidly growing food manufacturing company that's building something special. They're expanding fast and looking for a great candidate to join their team and oversee 3 facilities across the U.S. This is a remote position that requires travel.

• Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Define and implement a unified operational strategy across all three plants aligned with company objectives.
• Translate high-level business goals into site-level production and operational plans.
• Act as a key member of the executive team, contributing to company-wide strategic decisions.
• Ares that will oversee: Plant management | process improvement & standardization | cross-functional collaboration | people & culture leadership | capital & infrastructure planning | regulatory & compliance oversight
  
  

Remote Position, Travel Required

A rapidly expanding food manufacturing company on a confidential search for a Vice President of Operations. This company is a new and rapidly growing food manufacturing company that's building something special. They're expanding fast and looking for a great candidate to join their team and oversee 3 facilities across the U.S. This is a remote position that requires travel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Execution
• Define and implement a unified operational strategy across all three plants aligned with company objectives.
• Translate high-level business goals into site-level production and operational plans.
• Act as a key member of the executive team, contributing to company-wide strategic decisions.
• Ares that will oversee: Plant management | process improvement & standardization | cross-functional collaboration | people & culture leadership | capital & infrastructure planning | regulatory & compliance oversight
  
  

What They're Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive operations leadership in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food or beverage
• Proven experience overseeing multiple production facilities is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus)
• HACCP, PCQI, and OSHA Certifications
• Familiarity with SQF
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a history of building or improving operations in high-growth or post-merger environments
• Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Willingness and ability to regularly travel to each plant as needed
  
  

What's In It For You

• 200k - 220k salary.
• Travel and Vehicle rental expenses covered.
• Health, medical, and dental insurance.
• Parental Leave
• PTO
• Advancement Opportunities
  
  

Does this sound like a company where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact? If so please apply directly or send your resume to [e-mail]

Yaretzy Cantu

[e-mail]

832-764-8733

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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