VP of Operations – Food Industry

Position:  VP of Operations

Position Summary

Our Client is seeking an experienced VP of Operations that can plan, direct, implement processes and control operations in a multi-plant organizational structure. This includes accountability for production, packaging, maintenance, warehousing, functions and supporting food safety and product quality programs within the food manufacturing facilities.

Remuneration – Competitive compensation package tailored to the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes.
• Maintain and improve Food Safety standards at manufacturing facilities
• Define and implement operations strategy, structure, and processes
• Overall accountability for daily production goals/results at each of the manufacturing facilities.
• Floor level engagement to drive production goals, optimize performance, and engage employees in continuous improvement activities
• Monitor performance to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solution
• Implement programs that streamline processes, optimize costs, and renovate systems in a highly changing environment.
• Being a change agent leader, driving the cultural transformation necessary to achieving world class performance within the organization
• Look for ways to drive productivity and process improvements at each facility.
• Manage the quarterly and annual budgeting process and P&L responsibilities
• Support key leaders and team members within each facility, with a goal increasing engagement, retention, and career development.
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles

Requirements

• Previous experience managing people across multiple facilities
• 10+ years experience in operations role in food manufacturing.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with an impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to set overall strategy and drive process improvement
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment

By applying to this position you are confirming you possess either a Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit, along with the required degrees, licenses or certificates listed in the job description.