Vice President Operations

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

• 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
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Company will provide a relocation package.