VP of Operations

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionVP of Operations Forest Park, GA (relocation assistance offered on a case-by-case basis)

Compensation: 250K – 300K + bonus potential About the Role 56-year custom food processing manufacturer is looking for a VP of Operations to take full ownership of day-to-day operations at its Georgia headquarters. This is a newly created role, and it was built specifically to bring dedicated senior operational leadership to a facility that does everything by hand

This role will own the P&L and lead the full operation across quality, safety, supply chain, distribution, and manufacturing with roughly 7 direct reports and 150 hourly employees across 2 shifts. The right person will have an entrepreneurial mindset, thrive without a instruction, and be comfortable making decisions on the fly in a fast-moving organization where no two days look the same.

This is not a role for someone who has spent a career running long production runs at a large manufacturer. This operation is boutique with a high mix of handcrafted products. ResponsibilitiesOwn the full day-to-day operations of the facility including manufacturing, quality, food safety, supply chain, logistics, and HR partnershipDrive site P&L performance including gross margin, EBITDA, and working capitalDevelop and execute annual operating plans, capital budgets, and long-term strategic initiativesLead and develop a senior leadership team across operations, quality, safety, and supply chainEnsure full compliance with SQF, HACCP, USDA, FDA, and customer quality and food safety standardsBuild organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, and talent developmentPresent financial and operational performance updates to the President and ownershipRequirementsBS/BA required, ideally in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a closely related field. MBA, Master's degree, PMP, or related advanced certifications are a plus10+ years of senior leadership experience (Plant Manager, Director, GM, VP, etc) in food manufacturing is requiredDemonstrated success leading a manufacturing plant with full P&L accountabilityStrong financial acumen with P&L understanding and the ability to make sound operational and business decisionsExperience working with ownership, and c-level leadershipAnalytical, data driven and strong background with ERP, MS office and related systems; Redzone experience is a plusExecutive presence with the ability to lead through influence, accountability, and collaborationCompensation and BenefitsPerformance-based bonus opportunityMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with company matchRelocation assistance available for the right candidateTravel up to 25% as neededThis is a role for someone who is ready to run a business, not just manage a department. If you have the experience, the presence, and the drive to lead a full operation and help shape the future of a growing food processing company, apply now and let's talk.

#ZR\nCompany DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.Company DescriptionThe team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.\r\n\r\nWith 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.\r\n\r\nAt JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and

supply chain positions has never been easier.