PPS customer is a growing agro-commodity company. 

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for establishing and implementing strategic and tactical manufacturing and engineering plans designed to increase operations performance. This position is responsible for all factory operating performance, product quality, employee safety, capital improvements and environmental compliance.  The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, resourceful, exhibit exceptional leadership, a strong financial background, and have impeccable communication & manufacturing operations skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Bring Manufacturing full circle: data driven efficient manufacturing with the highest quality and safety records within a profitable system.

·         Factory operating performance, product quality, employee safety and environmental compliance.

·         Management of the corporate Engineering, Environmental and Quality departments.

·         Assists in the development and implementation of ‘best practices’ processes across all manufacturing and engineering operations to ensure world-class proficiency.

·         Liaise with the Packaging & Warehouse, and Agricultural departments, and all supports functions to build a team environment between the functional areas.

·         Help solve problems that affect customer expectations, efficiency, and productivity of the Company.

·         Analyze and summarize data on all facets of the forecast versus actual performance, and make appropriate adjustments and recommendations.

·         Leadership experience in the sugar industry or commodity processing industry.

·        Previous Leadership of Manufacturing of food product. Successful track record of high quality, safety and compliance ratings along with profitability.

·         Ability to utilize data collection tools, understand, interpret and present data.

• Make data driven decisions and forcasts.

·         Experience in understanding and convetying complex material.

·         Listen attentively to others, and provide instructions to stakeholders.

·         Expereince leading diverse operations spanning multiple manufacturing locations.

• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements and leading bith union and non-union team members.

Key Competencies:

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

·         Calm leadership stylee: Ability to maintain composure and perform in an environment wherein things sometimes go wrong.

·         Adapabilty/Fkexibility: Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

·         Leadership: Excellent communication, organizational, motivating, and planning skills.

·         A passion for leading others.

Direct Hire Opportunity to join our fast-paced entrepreneurial environment. 

With this opportunity and responsibility comes a competitive salary, an opportunity for professional growth, and excellent medical insurance (100% company paid).  A comprehensive benefits package including: dental and life insurances, 401k match and defined contribution plan, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more, is also provided. 

Must successfully complete a background check and drug screen.

We are a team! The best offering we have is our people. This is a great team to work with and grow with. Join us!