Vice President Operations (Dairy Manufacturing)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced VP of Operations to lead and scale end-to-end manufacturing operations for a growing dairy production business. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring product quality and safety, optimizing supply chain performance, and delivering against cost and efficiency targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all plant operations including production, processing, packaging, maintenance, and distribution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve margins
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, HACCP, SQF)
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams; build a high-performance, safety-first culture
• Manage P&L for operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, quality, R&D, and commercial teams to meet customer demand and innovation goals
• Implement and scale systems, processes, and KPIs to support growth
• Oversee capital projects, capacity planning, and facility expansions

Qualifications:

• 10–15+ years of operations leadership experience in food or dairy manufacturing
• Proven track record managing large-scale production facilities and multi-site operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance standards