VP of Operations

Shape how a well-established, growing food brand runs day to day, leading operations, warehousing, and logistics across multiple facilities in a large-scale food manufacturing business.
About Us

We are a well-established food manufacturer with deep roots in its community, known for producing beloved, handmade products fresh each day. With a growing wholesale and distribution business serving top restaurants and partners nationwide, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with the operational rigor of a modern food manufacturing business. This is a confidential search; the company's name will be shared with qualified candidates as the process progresses.
What You Will Do

As VP of Operations, you will own all aspects of warehousing, logistics, maintenance, sanitation, production, and frozen cold chain operations across multiple facilities. You will lead a team of department managers, keep the business safe, clean, and inspection-ready, and bring the operational discipline needed to support continued growth. Reporting to the COO, you will be a senior voice on the leadership team, driving process improvements and ensuring the business runs efficiently at scale.
Responsibilities:

• Lead warehouse operations across multiple facilities, prioritizing safety, cleanliness, efficiency, and preventative maintenance
• Manage maintenance and sanitation programs to keep facilities inspection-ready and work toward SQF certification
• Oversee warehouse capacity and the movement of goods between facilities, finding efficiencies in transportation and supply chain
• Develop and implement SOPs, train and mentor your team, and maintain a consistent, visible presence on the floor, including during off-hours and weekends
• Report on weekly KPIs, manage budgets, and lead the rollout of supply chain analytics to support better business decisions

Who You Are

You are a hands-on operations leader with deep experience in food manufacturing or a related CPG environment, comfortable managing multiple facilities and leading through people. You are safety-obsessed, mechanically inclined, and energized by solving problems before they happen. You build buy-in across departments, communicate clearly, and are just as comfortable on the warehouse floor as you are reporting to senior leadership.
Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; food, CPG, or beverage experience a plus
• Strong technical skills in process improvement and materials management
• Experience managing budgets and being held financially accountable
• Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and navigating changing business demands
• Able to work a flexible schedule including one weekend day as part of regular schedule and early mornings and evenings
• Comfortable to be on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
• Conversational Spanish highly preferred

Benefits

• Base salary $180-$200k
• Bonus
• 401(k) match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off