Senior Vice President Operations

Company Overview

Company has expanded manufacturing and distribution into multiple states due to customer demand. Major big-box retailers and Fortune 1000 companies are customers. Capacity at each plant continues to increase as new capital equipment is onboarded, automation is embraced, and throughput and efficiencies improve. Facility and company level revenue/profit are at record highs. Company will be expanding headcount, adding new leadership roles to support scale, and looking at strategic acquisitions to support growth objectives.

SVP Operations

This role will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of the company's operations across multiple states. This includes production processes, plant support systems, staffing, training, equipment maintenance, CAPEX, warehousing, and safety/quality control. This role will work closely with stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency, compliance with safety and quality standards, and continuous improvement across all facilities. This role will need to travel to and be present at all facilities throughout the year.

• Production Management: Plan, organize, and control production to ensure goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and to standard.
• Performance Metrics: Establish, monitor, and report on production KPIs to provide business leadership with a thorough understanding of capacity, improvement opportunities, and operational oversight.
• Data Systems: Lead the development of production line data collection systems to improve efficiency, financial reporting, and staffing plans.
• Budgeting: Work with the Executive Team to complete annual budgets, ensuring CAPEX budgets align with strategic growth objectives.
• S&OP Process: Schedule production around demand forecasts and facilitate monthly S&OP processes.
• Inventory Management: Establish minimum, maximum, and safety stock targets.
• Cost Management: Achieve annual cost savings goals.
• Staffing: Manage human capital at all manufacturing facilities to ensure adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
• Leadership: Provide performance management, mentorship, hiring, development, and training for retention. Be a thought partner to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Document and implement SOPs for manufacturing and operations, including maintenance protocols and equipment replacement plans.

Qualification & Desired Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Experience: 15+ years in manufacturing operations roles in a multi-plant environment, preferably in food and beverage manufacturing, waste management, or agricultural manufacturing. Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is preferable.
• Facility Management: Experience in standing up new facilities and production lines, including developing staffing plans.
• Detail-Oriented: Hands-on approach to gain perspective and insight.
• Teamwork: Ability to work with a team to deliver results with a strong sense of urgency.
• Initiative: A champion and catalyst for new initiatives, able to work across different groups and bridge functional and divisional silos.
• Emotional Intelligence: High EQ, capable of working with diverse personalities and managerial styles.
• Coaching: Ability to coach and scale the organization through rapid growth.

Competencies

• Planning & Organization: Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Critical Thinking: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills.
• Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail.
• Decision-Making: Sound decision-making abilities.
• Communication: Strong communication skills.
• Negotiation: Skilled negotiator.