Champion Foods

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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