VP Of Plant Operations - Direct Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : VP Of Plant Operations

Location: Terre Haute, IN

Job Type: Direct Hire Opportunity

Compensation: $180,000 to $220,000 / Annum + Full Relocation Assistance + Benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety and product quality. Partner with EHS and Quality to uphold safety, food safety and quality standards across the four departments and ensure risks and corrective actions are addressed promptly.

Operational performance. Set annual and monthly targets for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and LCM, aligned with the plant roadmap, budget and mid term plan (MTP). Ensure targets for output, OEE, scrap, downtime, labor productivity, service, inventory and unit costs are met, using weekly and monthly business reviews to close gaps.

Financial management. Full financial result responsibility for the four departments, including budgets, workforce plans and manufacturing costs. Partner with Finance on budgets, forecasts and the MTP, and deliver validated, sustainable productivity savings.

Leadership and organizational capability. Develop a high performance leadership team, building on the strengths already in place. Coach leaders, set clear expectations and address performance gaps. Partner with HR on talent reviews and succession, and strengthen frontline leadership and engagement.

Asset reliability. Improve preventive and predictive maintenance, planning and asset care. Align production and maintenance priorities to increase equipment availability and reduce unplanned downtime.

Continuous improvement. Elevate operations beyond today's level using Lean, TPM, Six Sigma and structured problem solving. Engage employees and sustain measurable improvements through standard work, training and clear ownership.

Digital tools and analytics. Apply automation, analytics and AI to improve planning, reliability and decision making. Pilot and scale solutions with appropriate data controls and measurable benefits.

Cross functional leadership. Set priorities for Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain and LCM within approved plans, budgets and delegated authority. Align shared priorities with functional leaders, respecting their technical responsibilities. Coordinate new products, capital projects and business continuity, and escalate decisions beyond delegated authority to the COO.

Executive reporting. Report performance, forecasts, risks, recovery actions and progress against site priorities to the executive leadership team. Provide clear recommendations and identify decisions requiring support.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain or a related discipline.

At least 10 years of manufacturing leadership experience, including five years leading a plant or multiple operational functions.

Experience leading Operations, Maintenance and Supply Chain and developing leadership teams; experience with product launches and change management is an advantage.

Full KPI and financial result responsibility for a multi department manufacturing organization, including operating budgets, workforce planning and manufacturing costs.

A record of sustained improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity and reliability.

Ability to analyse financial and operational data, evaluate investments and communicate recommendations to senior leadership.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of relevant food and workplace safety requirements, including FSMA, HACCP, OSHA and applicable SQF or other GFSI-recognized standards.

Pet food, food or consumer packaged goods experience, preferably in high volume, high speed manufacturing.

Lean, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) or TPM certification and practical experience.

Experience delivering measurable improvements through digital manufacturing, analytics or AI.

- A.R

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.

Company Description

LanceSoft is rated as one of the largest staffing firms in the US by SIA. Our mission is to establish global cross-culture human connections that further the careers of our employees and strengthen the businesses of our clients. We are driven to use the power of our global network to connect businesses with the right people, and people with the right businesses without bias. We provide Global Workforce Solutions with a human touch.