Vice President Operations

Vice President of OperationsThe Vice President of Operations provides executive leadership for manufacturing operations across seven manufacturing and distribution facilities.This is a opportunity to serve as a member of the Executive Committee, partnering with executive leadership to establish corporate strategy, evaluate growth opportunities, allocate capital, and execute long-term operational initiatives that improve profitability, scalability, and customer satisfaction. Provide executive oversight for Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Food Safety, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, and Plant Leadership.Ideal candidates will have the following:BS degreeServant leadership style with a coaching and mentoring approachMulti-plant leadership of food and beverage plants with a preference for ingredientsAbility to align manufacturing strategy with business objectives while developing strong leadership teams and fostering a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvementMust be willing to work with a certain amount of ambiguityPlant start-up experience is a plusLocation: Chicagoland area