VP of Operations

Indiana Ag Connection; Indiana; On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Talent Solutions is guiding an international food manufacturer to recruit a VP of Plant Operations for its Indiana facility. This role reports to the COO and provides overall leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management.

The VP will drive operational performance and financial results across four departments, develop the leadership team, and pursue continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity at a facility of about 300 employees near

Qualifications

• Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
• Background overseeing Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Proven ownership of operating budgets, manufacturing costs and workforce planning.
• Track record improving safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability.
• Experience developing strong leadership teams and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead four functions: Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management.
• Drive operational performance and financial results for the site.
• Develop leadership teams and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Pursue safety, quality and productivity improvements across the plant.
• Oversee budgeting, cost control and asset reliability initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations leadership

Budget ownership

Continuous improvement

Safety and quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with an established, international food manufacturer to identify a VP of Plant Operations for its Indiana facility.

This position reports directly to the COO and provides overall leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management. The facility employs approximately 280 people, and this executive will be responsible for driving operational performance, financial results, leadership development and continuous improvement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Executive-Level Influence: Report directly to the COO with significant ownership of plant performance, financial results and operational strategy.
• Broad Leadership Responsibility: Oversee four critical functions: Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management all with an established leadership team and approximately 280 employees.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Drive meaningful improvements in operational efficiency, equipment reliability, productivity and continuous improvement across the facility.
• International Organization: Join an established, international food manufacturing organization with the opportunity to influence the continued development and performance of a key U.S. operation.

Key Role Information

• Location: 1:15 West of Indianapolis
• Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
• Facility: Approximately 300 employees
• Direct Reports: Heads of Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management
• Scope: Full operational KPI and financial responsibility across the four departments

Target Candidate

• Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
• Background overseeing Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ownership of operating budgets, manufacturing costs, workforce planning and plant performance.
• Track record of improving safety, quality, productivity, equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Experience developing strong leadership teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Food, or CPG manufacturing experience strongly preferred.