VP, Manufacturing - Beverage

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FULL TIME Charlotte, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values.
Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse work forces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

The VP, Manufacturing reports to the SVP of Manufacturing. This individual will lead the work of two manufacturing directors across our beverage facilities within the United States. Our network is comprised of 7 plants and approximately 1000 employees. This individual will also oversee Health and Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality. As a senior member of the operations management team, this role will participate in the development of strategies and priorities for performance improvement, technological and product innovation, and management of the sustainable development program.

This individual will be key to fostering an operational excellence culture at all levels of the organization and will lead future growth and transformation of Lassonde Pappas operations, including evolving our manufacturing and strengthening all points of our supply chain.

Travel Required: 50-75% a year

Primary

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and deploying a strategic manufacturing plan aligned to overall business strategy and operational objectives
• Develop and implement policies and programs to ensure products are manufactured within schedule and according to established quality and cost standards.
• Ensures plant design, workflow, and assembly methods maximize operational efficiency.
• Prepares forecasts regarding future facility, equipment, and workforce needs, and ensures manufacturing capacity is sufficient to meet business requirements.
• Responsible for planning, sourcing, production, and delivery to ensure product quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met, collaborating and at times guiding freight management
• Reviewing analyses of cost, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives and provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, timelines, and critical items
• Creating and maintaining relationships across the company with all levels of internal and/or external parties including but not limited to clinical, global planning, marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, customers, and other key stakeholders
• Leveraging cultural and individual differences amongst parties to maximize success and champion team decisions
• Ensuring a safe and health-oriented work environment for all. Building a culture where customer service and quality are at the heart of everyday business
• Lead continuous process improvement, reduction of rejects, efficiency of production lines, reduction of manufacturing costs in a Lean Manufacturing environment, use of key…