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  • Roli Roti
  • San Leandro, CA

Job Description

Title: Vice President of Operations (Food Manufacturing)

Location: San Leandro

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Compensation: Salary + Bonus + Long-term incentive plan

About the Role

The Vice President of Operations (Food Manufacturing) will be responsible for leading and integrating the end-to-end operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with business goals to enable revenue growth, drive profitability, and create outstanding customer and consumer experiences . This executive will oversee procurement, planning, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, quality, food safety, and operational excellence, ensuring efficiency and scalability in a fast-paced and competitive market.

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Operations (Food Manufacturing) will build and foster an engaged, high-performing team and drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.Β He/She is a critical thinker who has an inclusive approach to building a team focused on operational excellence, while also having a strong taste and eye for culinary excellence,

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Impact

  • Develop and execute an operations strategy that aligns with company objectives for growth, profitability, and customer experience .
  • Drive operational excellence across the supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
  • Ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, R&D, and Finance to support business priorities.
  • Leverage data and analytics to drive informed decision-making and optimize performance.

People & Culture

  • Foster a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement .
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations team , ensuring strong leadership at all levels.
  • Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure team alignment and execution excellence .

Operational Excellence & Cost Management

  • Optimize manufacturing, production planning, and supply chain processes to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve agility.
  • Oversee procurement and supplier relationships to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and sustainability .
  • Implement lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance productivity.
  • Establish and oversee proper inventory and planning protocols to balance inventory risk with customer service

Safety, Quality & Risk Management

  • Ensure a world-class safety culture , with a focus on employee well-being, accident prevention and compliance with all regulations.
  • Identify and mitigate food safety threats.Β Ensure suppliers, manufacturing environment, equipment and employee practices are all aligned with food safety best practices. Establish and maintain appropriate testing protocols.
  • Maintain and continuously improve product quality standards to exceed customer and consumer expectations.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks across the supply chain, logistics, and production processes.
  • Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, certifications, and sustainability initiatives .

Customer & Consumer Experience

  • Enhance speed-to-market capabilities to meet consumer demand and market trends.
  • Collaborate with customer service and sales teams to ensure operational alignment with customer needs .
  • Drive initiatives to enhance on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery performance and supply chain reliability.
  • Utilize consumer insights and data analytics to optimize supply chain and product availability.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in CPG operations, supply chain, or manufacturing leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale operations in a high-growth or transformation environment.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing, logistics, procurement, and end-to-end supply chain management .
  • Experience driving cost efficiency, operational improvements, and business performance .
  • Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on culture-building and talent development .
  • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies .
  • Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, P&L, and capital investments .
  • Experience with ERP systems, data analytics, and automation technologies to drive operational efficiencies.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

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