Vice President Operations

Job Description : VP OPERATIONS CANADA ( OPEN TO INTERNATIONAL CANDDIATES) Canadian food and beverage manufacturing company, is seeking VP of Manufacturing & Operations to help stand-up a brand new, recently built plant. This senior leader will utilize their strong leadership and deep food and beverage manufacturing experience (along with supply chain and demand planning) to set the framework for operational process excellence, quality, and compliance. The successful candidate will have an unwavering bias for change to ensure that this plant, part of a key growth strategy, becomes a model of professionalism, efficiency, and engagement. Conduct assessment of plant operations, people, equipment, processes, and systems and recommend next steps to continue the build. Implement best practices in the area of production, supply chain and demand planning to ensure the highest possible service levels with controlled operating costs and delivery performance. Develop innovative, cost-effective systems and processes that enable growth and efficiency while measuring results. Serve as the right hand and liaison of the COO, providing updates regarding project timelines and key areas of need. Collaborate with corporate Supply Chain to identify principles for an optimized supply plan that delivers customer demand and minimizes inventory and operational costs. Drive accountability with company policies, procedures, and operational standards by setting clear expectations and communicating rationale for change. Ensure the right resources are engaged with Engineering for the planning, installation and testing of new equipment, methods and/or products. Build and maintain a motivated and effective manufacturing team through effective engagement and sharing of information across plant work teams and functional areas. Ensure the site is engaged with off-site business functional teams. Coach and mentor the manufacturing team to become a more efficient producer, encourage continuous improvement and serve as a business partner across the organization. Ensure all required resources are in place to ensure compliance with food safety audits; Monitor compliance to Health and Safety procedures and takes appropriate action to deal with non-conformances, providing input for continuous improvement actions. Previous experience as a VP Operations/Manufacturing or Chief Operating Officer with experience standing up a new production facility. Ability to drive strategy but also roll up their sleeves. Food and beverage experience mandatory; Aseptic processing experience preferred. Excellent leadership and strong presence that immediately commands respect and inspires change. Advanced project management, analytical and organizational skills. General knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations. Excitement at the prospect of making a difference within a smaller facility that is part of a broader business and critical growth strategy, A self-starter with an entrepreneurial flair with an operational mind and innovative spirit.

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