Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
Disability insurance
Job Description
AppleOne is a well-established staffing and recruitment firm that connects talented professionals with career opportunities across various industries, including the food industry. They are known for supporting both employers and job seekers by providing excellent staffing solutions and promoting inclusive employment practices. AppleOne's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as their participation in programs like E-Verify, reflects their dedication to compliance with employment laws and fostering fair hiring practices.
This particular opportunity is for a Vice President (VP) of Operations in the food industry located in Fresno, California. The role is a direct-hire position with an annual salary range of $150,000 to $180,000. The ideal candidate for this senior-level executive position will have extensive experience and leadership capabilities in food manufacturing, production operations, supply chain management, quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement.
The VP of Operations will be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and production operations, including maintenance, logistics, procurement, and operational planning. By driving performance improvements and enhancing operational efficiency, the VP will play a vital role in supporting the company’s scalable growth within a fast-paced food and beverage production environment.
This executive role involves shaping long-term operational strategies that align with financial goals, quality standards, safety regulations, and customer service expectations. The selected candidate will cultivate a culture of accountability and teamwork while building and mentoring a high-performing operations leadership team. The position includes responsibilities such as ensuring regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and customer-specific standards, as well as leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
The VP of Operations will also be influential in capital planning, organizational design, and partnering with senior leadership to drive business growth. This opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for an experienced operations executive who enjoys collaborative leadership and continuous improvement. Candidates passionate about creating impactful changes in production operations and contributing to business success will find this position particularly appealing.
Overall, this role is designed for a senior operations leader eager to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide performance and operational excellence in the food manufacturing industry. AppleOne’s support, combined with this career opportunity in Fresno, CA, offers an excellent pathway for professional advancement and contribution to the food and beverage production sector.
This particular opportunity is for a Vice President (VP) of Operations in the food industry located in Fresno, California. The role is a direct-hire position with an annual salary range of $150,000 to $180,000. The ideal candidate for this senior-level executive position will have extensive experience and leadership capabilities in food manufacturing, production operations, supply chain management, quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement.
The VP of Operations will be a strategic and hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and production operations, including maintenance, logistics, procurement, and operational planning. By driving performance improvements and enhancing operational efficiency, the VP will play a vital role in supporting the company’s scalable growth within a fast-paced food and beverage production environment.
This executive role involves shaping long-term operational strategies that align with financial goals, quality standards, safety regulations, and customer service expectations. The selected candidate will cultivate a culture of accountability and teamwork while building and mentoring a high-performing operations leadership team. The position includes responsibilities such as ensuring regulatory compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and customer-specific standards, as well as leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to optimize processes and reduce costs.
The VP of Operations will also be influential in capital planning, organizational design, and partnering with senior leadership to drive business growth. This opportunity offers a challenging yet rewarding environment for an experienced operations executive who enjoys collaborative leadership and continuous improvement. Candidates passionate about creating impactful changes in production operations and contributing to business success will find this position particularly appealing.
Overall, this role is designed for a senior operations leader eager to make a significant impact on enterprise-wide performance and operational excellence in the food manufacturing industry. AppleOne’s support, combined with this career opportunity in Fresno, CA, offers an excellent pathway for professional advancement and contribution to the food and beverage production sector.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, food science, or related field
- Extensive experience in food manufacturing and production operations leadership roles
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations and compliance standards such as FDA, USDA, FSMA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and SQF
- Demonstrated success in operational strategy development and execution
- Experience managing and mentoring leadership teams
- Ability to lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Authorization to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Proven experience as an executive leader in food manufacturing or related production operations
- Strong knowledge of supply chain management, quality assurance, and food safety regulations
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement operational strategies that drive measurable business results
- Experience leading cross-functional teams including manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, and procurement
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, food science, or related field
- Advanced degree preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Develop and execute operational strategies that support financial performance, quality standards, safety goals, customer service expectations, and scalable growth
- Lead manufacturing, production planning, maintenance, procurement, warehousing, logistics, and continuous improvement functions across the operation
- Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs related to production efficiency, yield, waste reduction, quality, safety, inventory accuracy, and on-time delivery
- Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and process optimization initiatives to improve throughput, equipment performance, cost control, and overall operational effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, FSMA, OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and customer-specific food safety and quality standards
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing operations leadership team while promoting a culture of training, accountability, collaboration, and regulatory readiness
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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