COO / VP Operations

Are you looking for an opportunity to be the leader of this fast growing well known Bakery? Do you have what it takes to lead all facets of this organization while they more than double in size. Our client has experienced substantial growth over recent years and is anticipating another year of double digit growth in sales and profit. Are you looking for an opportunity to run the show of this already successful and well established leader? Don’t miss out apply today.

In this role, The COO will assess and blueprint all corporate and operational strategy and procedure. The COO will set goals and operating plans for the company to improve the company’s production process in all aspects. This role will oversee Finance, Production, HR, Transportation, Sanitation, Maintenance, Sales, and Customer Service. If you are seeking a truly rewarding role to be at the top of the company and the right hand person to the President, this is a great chance to demonstrate your leadership and influence.

Responsibilities:
• Develop organizational strategies while driving the execution, development, and measurement of the company’s day to day operations.
• Develop operational strategies by monitoring trends via the evaluation of productivity, customer service goals, problem resolution, and ability to bring in change.
• Develops relationships with prospective and existing customers to strengthen customer relations. Will work with Director of Sales to create and implement sales strategies.
• Create financial strategies by monitoring trends and forecasting, aligning financial resources, researching results and managing change and the impact of variances.
• Work with VP of Finance in analyzing company’s financial and budget activities in order to sustain cost-effective business practices, maximize profits, and increase efficiency.
• Will work cross functionally to streamline all process and procedures while going through rapid expansion.
• Will formulate and execute all plans to expand the frozen food sector with relations to operation, sales, marketing, finance, etc…
• Produce satisfactory product for the consumer through the use of best practices and the improvement of productivity, engineering, and quality assurance methods and procedures.
• Negotiates and/or approves contracts and agreements with suppliers, distributors, and other organizational entities
• Monitor requirements for capacity by way of researching options, contracting with manufacturers, and suggesting expansion procedures.
• Always identify ways to reduce cost of production and increase productivity.

Requirements:
• Bachelors degree in Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Supply Chain or related field, (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years manufacturing experience with at least 5 years leadership experience in a Bakery or Frozen food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage scheduling, resource allocation, and cost management.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Excellent leadership skills, with a high level of energy and ability to create a team environment.