Kinsa is recruiting for a: Vice President of Operations- Snack Food Location: Onsite in Bay City, Oregon Our client is a well-established manufacturer of snack food products sold to Grocery, Convenience chains and ecommerce channels with an opportunity for a Vice President of Operations to join their team in Oregon. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operational performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives to ensure goals are met to produce high quality snack foods. You will report to the CEO and will have 4 direct reports. Highly visible role for a visionary leader who can manage cross-functional teams and delegate authority.
*** 10 years' food plant operations experience with a solid knowledge of budgeting, strategic planning, and resource allocation *** Compensation/Benefits: Competitive base salary plus bonus up to 30% based on company and individual performanceMedical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance401K with matchEquityPTO/Holiday/VacationRelocation package within the U.S. Key Responsibilities: You will oversee the daily operations to enhance production capacity while minimizing costsDevelop and implement the operational strategies to ensure clear direction across departmentsEnsure accountability for production output, product quality, and on-time delivery, setting clear metrics for successEnsure adherence to USDA regulations and maintain compliance with SQF3 standards and all food safety guidelinesEffectively allocate resources and optimize asset utilization to achieve operational excellence and financial performance Education & Experience Needed: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering required10+ years' plant operations experience, strong knowledge of budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocationFamiliarity with food safety regulations and protocolsAble to lead root cause analysis investigations Proficient with MS Office Aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting Familiarity with MRP system Microsoft NAV, Just Foods, SAP or similar ERP system is highly preferredStrong sense of urgency I would welcome the opportunity to share more information about this role, to understand what you are looking for, and how that may align with our open opportunities!