Vice President, Operations

Cuisine Solutions•Alexandria, VA

10d

About The Position

The Vice President of Operations reports to the COO and provides overall leadership and management for Cuisine Solutions’ manufacturing operations. The role oversees plant operations and continuous improvement, with responsibility for production, maintenance, quality, distribution, and production-related initiatives. The position leads facilities in Alexandria and Sterling, supporting operational excellence, business objectives, growth, financial strength, and operating efficiency.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing manufacturing or plant operations, specializing in sous-vide.
At least 5 years of production management experience.
Experience handling sous-vide food-industry production audits, good manufacturing practices, and other food-safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to drive production in a manufacturing environment.
Food manufacturing experience.
A track record of high-performing plant leadership, fostering teamwork and shared goals, and developing and mentoring manufacturing staff.
Demonstrated honesty, integrity, respect for others, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, and performance.
Organizational, technical, quality, safety, and environmental skills related to facility operations and maintenance.
Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment and successfully execute multiple complex tasks simultaneously.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing technology, engineering, food science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and management to establish effective operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, and people systems across manufacturing facilities.
Lead manufacturing facilities in Alexandria and Sterling to meet and exceed operational excellence standards, business goals, and objectives.
Collaborate with the COO to develop, communicate, and implement operational strategies, goals, programs, and processes that support organizational growth.
Develop, implement, and enforce organizational policies and procedures to improve operations and effectiveness.
Develop solutions to business challenges across plant locations.
Direct the ordering and upkeep of buildings, material-handling equipment, and inventory.
Support and sustain improvement initiatives in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Implement and reinforce operational policies and procedures across production processes, ensuring standards are met and financial requirements are followed.
Provide proactive communication and leadership within and across departments to promote teamwork and efficiency.
Direct and coordinate Manufacturing, Production, Control, and Maintenance functions toward plant goals.
Guide and support plant quality and food safety systems, procedures, and controls to improve customer satisfaction.
Respond proactively to customer needs, including delivery, schedule changes, and special instructions.
Collaborate across the organization to align goals, track progress, and address short- and long-term needs and plans.
Be conversant in the company’s integrated manufacturing ERP software.
Participate in development of the company’s strategic planning and programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.