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Vice President Operations

DBF Recruiting LLC
Mundelein, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026

Large food manufacturer is seeking a multi-site VP of Operations. 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.

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