Champion Foods
VP, Operations
Gaffney, SC · Vp
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
ComplianceForecastingBudgetingOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsInventory ManagementHRPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsEmployment LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringFood SafetyFood Science
About the role
- We produce products cherished by families nationwide and pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to quality, and a warm workplace culture that feels like family.
- If you're passionate, eager to grow, and want to work for a company that values each voice and champions personal development, your next career adventure starts here.
- Join us, and let's craft great things together, one delicious slice at a time.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives, growth initiatives, and long-term business plans.
- Lead all manufacturing and operational functions to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and financial goals.
- Establish, monitor, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive accountability and operational excellence.
- Support business growth through capacity planning, capital investment, and operational readiness.
- Maintain responsibility for operational financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, labor management, capital expenditures, and cost control.
- Drive profitability through process improvements, resource optimization, waste reduction, and operational efficiencies.
- Maintain readiness for customer, regulatory, and third-party audits and inspections.
- Support new product commercialization and manufacturing capability development in partnership with cross-functional teams.
- Lead, develop, and mentor operational leaders while building organizational capability and succession strength for key positions.
- Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, employee development, succession planning, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Travel may be required based on business needs.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Food Science, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment, including senior leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated success leading manufacturing operations with accountability for operational performance, financial results, workforce development, and organizational growth.
- Strong knowledge of food manufacturing processes, food safety systems, quality standards, supply chain operations, labor compliance, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proven leadership, strategic planning, financial management, change management, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Benefits
- Partner with Environmental Health & Safety leadership to support workplace safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Company info
- Champion Foods, a pizza trailblazer, is expanding, and we're looking for dynamic talents to enhance our innovative and quality-driven team.
Visa & Work Authorization
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