Vice President of Operations

About the role

Full-time position based in Sterling, VA, USA.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management to ensure effective operational controls, administrative procedures, reporting systems, and workforce management.
• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve operational excellence and meet business goals.
• Collaborate with the COO to develop and implement operational strategies, goals, programs, and processes that support business growth.
• Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that improve operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
• Identify and implement solutions to manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Oversee the ordering, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, material-handling equipment, and inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Ensure production processes meet operational standards, quality requirements, and financial objectives.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments to improve teamwork and efficiency.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, production control, and maintenance functions to achieve plant objectives.
• Support quality assurance and food safety systems to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Respond proactively to customer requirements, delivery schedules, schedule changes, and special instructions.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to align short-term operational needs with long-term business goals.
• Maintain working knowledge of integrated manufacturing ERP systems.
• Participate in strategic planning and the development of organizational programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing manufacturing or plant operations, specializing in sous vide production.
• Minimum of 5 years of production management experience.
• Experience managing food production audits, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other food safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to drive production performance in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing is required.
• Proven track record of effective plant leadership, team development, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational, technical, quality, safety, and environmental management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Technology, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.