We are seeking a proven operations executive with 16+ years of leadership experience in food and beverage manufacturing to oversee a network of production, packaging, and distribution sites across Texas.
This role demands a visionary leader who can blend operational discipline with strategic agility — driving safety, quality, and profitability across multiple facilities while building a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
The Vice President of Operations will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for aligning all plant operations with the organization’s long-term growth strategy, sustainability initiatives, and customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Strategy
- Oversee multi-site manufacturing operations (production, packaging, maintenance, logistics, and warehousing).
- Develop and execute operational strategies that align with corporate objectives, including scalability, automation, and sustainability.
- Manage all aspects of plant performance — safety, quality, delivery, cost, and culture — ensuring operational excellence at every location.
- Lead annual operating plans, budgets, and capital expenditure initiatives.
- Partner with Finance to ensure cost efficiency and strong P&L performance across all sites.
People & Culture
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant managers, operations directors, and functional leaders across multiple sites.
- Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
- Drive leadership development and succession planning within operations.
Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems
- Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and TPM principles to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
- Oversee Quality, Food Safety, and Regulatory Compliance (FDA, USDA, SQF, BRC, OSHA).
- Implement operational dashboards and KPIs for consistent measurement and improvement across all sites.
- Partner with Engineering and R&D to implement process improvements and product innovation initiatives.
Supply Chain & Logistics
- Collaborate with procurement, demand planning, and logistics teams to ensure efficient flow of materials and products.
- Optimize scheduling, inventory turns, and customer service levels through data-driven planning.
- Support sustainability initiatives through energy management, waste reduction, and resource optimization.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to align operations with business growth goals.
- Represent Operations in executive reviews, customer meetings, and board presentations.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership team, providing operational insights and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Food Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 16+ years of progressive experience in food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing.
- Proven success managing multi-site operations (3+ facilities or >500 employees).
- Demonstrated expertise in Lean/Six Sigma, quality management systems, and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, SQF, OSHA).
- Strong financial management, budgeting, and capital planning experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change-management skills.
- High comfort level with data-driven decision-making and modern manufacturing systems (ERP/MES).
- Willingness to travel regularly to plant sites across Texas.
What We Offer
- Executive-level compensation with performance incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits and 401(k).
- The opportunity to lead transformative operational growth in a thriving, sustainability-driven food & beverage organization.
- Direct impact on strategic direction, profitability, and team culture across a multi-site enterprise.
How to Apply
If you are a seasoned operations leader ready to take the next step in shaping the future of food & beverage manufacturing in Texas, we invite you to connect and apply today.
