VP, Manufacturing - Beverage

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC•Philadelphia, PA

62d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to its team members, customers, and consumers' satisfaction. The company values its small-town roots and rural values, emphasizing hardworking and caring qualities in its teams. Since 1942, they have been producing delicious products across the country. To provide the best for customers, the company focuses on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst its diverse workforces. They are looking for individuals who are passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to continuous improvement. The company offers a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, and Gym Membership Discounts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or food science
10 to 15 years of factory management experience
At least 3 years managing multi-site manufacturing network (beverage industry experience, strongly preferred)
Knowledge and experience in sustainable development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Detailed oriented and can multi-task
Excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in administration or management
Experience in optimizing individual facilities and networks
Excellent communicator, recognized for your leadership and your sense of initiative.
Results-oriented and team-oriented, with demonstrated ability to mobilize and manage people at all levels in both union and non-union environments
Ensuring the professional development of manufacturing employees in a constantly changing environment.
Ability to direct, coach and train others
Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Developing and deploying a strategic manufacturing plan aligned to overall business strategy and operational objectives.
Develop and implement policies and programs to ensure products are manufactured within schedule and according to established quality and cost standards.
Ensures plant design, workflow, and assembly methods maximize operational efficiency.
Prepares forecasts regarding future facility, equipment, and workforce needs, and ensures manufacturing capacity is sufficient to meet business requirements.
Responsible for planning, sourcing, production, and delivery to ensure product quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met, collaborating and at times guiding freight management.
Reviewing analyses of cost, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives and provide regular updates to senior management on project progress, timelines, and critical items.
Creating and maintaining relationships across the company with all levels of internal and/or external parties including but not limited to clinical, global planning, marketing, manufacturing, regulatory, customers, and other key stakeholders.
Leveraging cultural and individual differences amongst parties to maximize success and champion team decisions.
Ensuring a safe and health-oriented work environment for all. Building a culture where customer service and quality are at the heart of everyday business.
Lead continuous process improvement, reduction of rejects, efficiency of production lines, reduction of manufacturing costs in a Lean Manufacturing environment, use of key performance indicators and benchmarking.
Collaborating with the talent management team in creating and supporting skills development programs in an approach focused on engaging employees at all levels.
Develop future leaders by providing resources and support to develop skills and capabilities through unique development opportunities.
Consistently demonstrating operational excellence and the balance of calculated risk-taking.
Leveraging breadth of knowledge in influencing senior leaders to adopt new methods and technologies that define and drive the overall business strategy in a fast-changing environment.
Ensuring the company's leadership in the implementation and implementation of sustainable development programs (strategies, meetings, monitoring, etc.).
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.