Vice President Operations

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About the Company

A privately held food manufacturer with global reach is looking for a Vice President, Operations to lead its plant operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role for an experienced food manufacturing executive. You will set the vision for safety, quality, and productivity, and build the teams and systems that deliver it. Hands-on experience in food manufacturing is essential for this role.

About the Role

Vice President, Operations

Location: Washington, DC Metro area (onsite daily)

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Lead all manufacturing operations and build a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvementDevelop and execute operational strategies that support growth and financial objectivesOversee production, maintenance, quality, inventory, distribution, and related functionsSet and track KPIs, budgets, and performance goalsImprove throughput, efficiency, labor utilization, product quality, and operating costsEnsure all processes meet quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer standardsStrengthen operational systems, policies, procedures, and internal controlsDrive projects that increase equipment reliability, facility performance, and production capacityPromote collaboration across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and distributionCoach and develop plant leaders and production management

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Master's degree or advanced business/operations education preferred

Experience

10+ years of progressive leadership in food manufacturing5+ years in direct production or plant operations managementStrong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety, GMPs, quality systems, and complianceExperience leading high-volume or complex manufacturing operationsDemonstrated success improving productivity, efficiency, quality, and costSolid understanding of plant maintenance, equipment reliability, safety, and facility operationsProven ability to build, develop, and retain strong leadership teamsExperience setting performance standards and driving a continuous improvement cultureSound business judgment, balancing operational needs with financial goalsProficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with manufacturing ERP systems

Required Skills

Hands-on experience in food manufacturingStrong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety, GMPs, quality systems, and complianceSolid understanding of plant maintenance, equipment reliability, safety, and facility operationsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeExperience with manufacturing ERP systems

Preferred Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation: $120,000 – $130,000 base salary, plus a full benefits package

Benefits

Health insuranceLife insurance401(k)Short-term disabilityPaid vacation and sick leavePaid holidays

Work Requirements

Must currently reside in the Washington, DC Metro areaMust be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without employer sponsorship

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The job description does not provide an explicit equal opportunity statement.