VP of Plant Operations - Lead Manufacturing Excellence

Food Talent Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Talent Solutions, in partnership with an international food manufacturer, seeks a VP of Plant Operations for its Indiana facility. This executive provides overall leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management and reports to the COO.

The role encompasses full KPI and financial responsibility across four departments, shaping strategic direction, improving safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability, and developing leadership teams to sustain

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for four functions: Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management.
• Directly report to the COO and drive KPI and financial performance across the plant.
• Lead the development of leadership teams and continuous improvement initiatives to elevate plant performance.
• Oversee safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability improvements across the facility.
• Ensure alignment of operations strategy with corporate objectives and drive cost management.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Job description

Food Talent Solutions, in partnership with an international food manufacturer, seeks a VP of Plant Operations for its Indiana facility. This executive provides overall leadership for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and Launch Change Management and reports to the COO.

The role encompasses full KPI and financial responsibility across four departments, shaping strategic direction, improving safety, quality, productivity and equipment reliability, and developing leadership teams to sustain