Our client, a leading food company, is looking to bring on board a hands on, continuous improvement oriented VP of Operations for their facility in the GTA.
In this exciting position, you will take a lead role in the operations management of just in time processing company. This is a great opportunity to be a key stakeholder in a growing company that invests in its employees.
What we are looking for you to do:
- Ensure compliance with Health & safety, quality and manufacturing regulations
- Overall management and co-ordination of operations and functions within the facilities
- Work with the Executive Team in the development of the corporate strategy
- Ensure facilities meet or exceed KPIs for safety, order accuracy, OT utilization, fill rates, and shrink control
- Ensure that production meets and exceeds standards for food safety, cost, quality, productivity, and customer service
- Develop an Operations strategy that aligns with and directly supports the corporate strategy
- Oversee the hiring, development and management of senior operations employees and ensure a highly qualified, trained, and motivated team is in place
- Coordinate manufacturing and supply chain activities within multiple departments to improve production and plant process
- Implement best practices in warehouse layout, slotting, automation, and material handling.
- Drive process optimization in inbound/outbound logistics, cross-dock models, and fresh-cut production.
- Ensure buildings and equipment are maintained in appearance and operation, and are in compliance with targeted standards
- Ensure management systems have been created and are complied with for recipes and processes, SOPs, 3rd party certifications and QA programs
- Partner with Sales and Supply Chain to ensure operational readiness for new business, new markets, and acquisitions
- Understand the plant systems and equipment capacities and make recommendations for improved efficiency and potential expansion
- Assist in the development of operational and capital budgets, policies and procedures
- Facilitate and implement lean principles across all aspects of manufacturing and supply chain
- Continually coach, direct and train employees utilizing lean principles
The ideal candidate will have:
- 10+ years of experience as a Director of Operations (titled) required
- 10+ years of progressive leadership in food distribution, food manufacturing, or logistics, with direct multi-site responsibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
- Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM (CI certification) required
- Proven success leading large-scale distribution centers and/or fresh manufacturing facilities- 7+ years required
- Clean driving abstract/ reliable vehicle required
- Ability to travel up to 10% required
What we will offer:
- An attractive salary, bonus, profit, RRSP match and benefits
- An amazing opportunity to grow your career with a leading, expanding company
If you are someone that is ideal for this position and have a passion to be part of a leading food company please submit your resume in Microsoft Word format – and don’t forget to include your accomplishments and achievements on your resume!
