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. 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,
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. 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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