VP of Operations

VP of Operations
Reporting to the President of organic girl , llc, the VP of Operations is responsible for all aspects of organic girl operations to include manufacturing/production, warehouse, maintenance, facilities, engineering, co-packer relationships, and logistics. Additionally, the VP of Operations will be part of the senior leadership team & the Value-Creation Planning (VCP) team. The VP of Operations is responsible for following the Company Compass, Management Mindset, & Management System aligning the operations group with the Order Fill Process & Loyalty Generation Process to achieve our mission of Consumer Loyalty & Customer Loyalty. The VP of Operations will lead process improvement & Cap Ex processes for operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (other duties may be assigned as needed):

1. Build a culture and environment of communication and coordination in and among operations verticals that allows the order fill process to function efficiently.
2. Understand and coordinate organicgirl’s processes that utilize relevant metrics, run rate, and forecast known changes to build operations financial forecasts.
3. Oversee processes to predict future outcomes and plan to realize desired outcomes.
4. Ensure Right Work, Right Time, with Right Focus to improve operations processes as part of the ongoing daily workflow.
5. Develop detailed project plans that outline the scope, budget, timeline, and resources required for successful project execution. Lead and motivate operations project teams, ensuring team members understand their roles and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative environment and maintain clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders. Identify potential risks that could impact project success and develop mitigation strategies to address risks proactively.
6. Have a comprehensive understanding of the overall business. Align operations strategy to support the transformation of the business through planning and leadership development.
7. Plan and execute engagement plan to achieve loyalty with relevant vendors/regulators and employees.
8. Direct operations directors and managers in the execution of their responsibilities to ensure operations objectives are met with respect to cost, quality, and service.
9. Work with all verticals in the order fill process and revenue generation to understand what changes are necessary for future operations/products. Build the collection, and oversee execution, of procedural improvements and projects to facilitate operations capabilities.
10. Ensure operations employees operate within established G.M.P.’s, plant rules and regulations with a high level of food and workers’ safety and quality.
11. Attend Labor/Management meetings and participate in Collective Bargaining Agreement contract negotiations.

SAFETY/GMP/Misc (if applicable)

1. Follow all safety procedures applicable to work as assigned.
2. Follow all GMP and food safety rules as applicable to the work as assigned.

what it takes

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of related experience in plant operations in produce or food manufacturing/consumer packaged goods or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Proven ability to manage, motivate and direct a multi-cultural workforce.
3. Technical knowledge of industrial engineering techniques.
4. Skilled in financial analysis (EBITDA).
5. Project management experience is essential.
6. Excel, Word, Power Point computer skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

1. Literate in English. Biliterate in Englis and Spanish preferred.
2. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:

1. Valid driver’s license

REASONING ABILITY:

1. Defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions. Interprets and extensive variety of information and make calculated decisions. Solves practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

1. Must be a self-starter with strong personal discipline, commitment, and accountability along with a positive attitude and result-driven approach. Fully understand the competitive space organicgirl competes in.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. Position does require occasional travel and frequent weekend work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)