What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Operations position at DBF Recruiting LLC?
Large food manufacturer is seeking a multi-site VP of Operations. Position will be located out of the Chicago area. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical leader who will join our senior management team. You will be responsible for leading the plant's day-to-day operations (managing the company budget, ensuring operational compliance is followed, and addressing administrative issues).
Responsibilitie
- Manage all aspects of a 3 facility 2000 employee food manufacturing operation
- Manage and mentor plant manager/directors
- Ensure plant safety and food safety/quality regulations are followed
- Measure the effectiveness of all processes (budget, operations, and management, etc.)
- Determine plants' strategic growth as part of the executive team
- Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and projects
Qualifications
- Minimum BA/BS, prefer MS/MBA
- 15 years experience in food manufacturing plant management with at least 2 years as a multi-site plant manager/director/VP
- Experience managing in a very large manufacturing environment, minimum 1000 employees
- USDA experience- meat or frozen foods are the best backgrounds
- Strategic planning experience
- Track record of success and creating productive cultures
- Continuous improvement focus
- Bilingual Spanish a plus
Company will provide a relocation package.