VP of Operations

Food Talent Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Talent Solutions has partnered with an established, international food manufacturer to identify a VP of Plant Operations for its Indiana facility. This executive will provide overall leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management, reporting to the COO and managing approximately 300 employees.

The role requires demonstrated manufacturing leadership, ownership of operating budgets and a track record of improving safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven manufacturing leadership experience.
• Background overseeing operations, maintenance, and supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• Owns operating budgets and manufacturing costs.
• Tracks safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Develops leadership teams and drives continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management.
• Own full operational KPI and financial results for four departments.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity and efficiency improvements across the plant.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

People leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP systems

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.