Job Openings
VP of Operations (Remote)
- Job Title
- VP of Operations (Remote)
- Job ID
- 27438028
- Description
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VP of Operations
Position Summary: This is a management role with a company that provides top notch operational execution & support. The VP of Operations will work with operations and commercialization team members to streamline and manage the operations, supply chain, and co-manufacturer relationships for various entrepreneurial brands in the food/beverage industry. This is a remote position that requires a self-starter and someone who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities:
· Help manage partnerships with existing & contract manufacturer relationships, to maintain excellence in service levels and product quality while finding new & efficient ways to lower costs
· Help manage client supplier relationships
· Responsible for developing operations strategy, including recommending capital improvements and talent positioning
· Provide leadership for the supply and demand planning activities to achieve operating cost efficiencies and customer service goals
· Work to implement supply chain reporting
· Work cross functionally with all necessary team members
· Search for improvement opportunities in all areas of supply chain, warehousing and transportation
· Find cost effective ways for distribution – work with 3rd party agencies
· Collaborate when needed with external agencies and other vendor parties
Required Skills/Qualifications:
· 7+ years’ experience with food manufacturing and supply chain experience with a track record of significant accomplishments with companies that have advanced operations and CI programs
· 7+ years’ experience with production, supplier relationships and strong understanding of the commercialization process
· Proven background with streamlining the supply chain, logistics, fulfillment of a complex system with co manufacturers
· A process engineering background is helpful
· Strong leadership and project management skills
· Previous experience managing an emerging brand
· Previous experience sourcing machinery for production floor
· Strong understanding of food safety and R&D
· History organizing transportation and distribution with co-manufacturers is an absolute must
· Strong multi-tasker, able to self-direct and redirect when needed
· Entrepreneurially minded, will need to be able to think on your feet
· Excellent written and verbal communicator. Able to communicate cross functionally
· Must be pragmatic and tactical
· Ability to travel as needed
· Valid driver’s license
- Openings
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KCO Resource Management 10 Maxwell Drive, Suite 104, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Call: (518) 348-7800