.High Growth/Emerging Brand Food/Bev CPG, Co-Man/Co-Pack Relationship Management Experience Required.Our client, a high-growth food/bev CPG, is seeking a dynamic and experienced SVP of Operation to lead Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Innovation, and Customer Service departments. As a strategic partner of the executive team, you will guide vision and drive short, mid, and long-term strategy and execution for all aspects of our Operations with the goal of enabling sustainable growth and achieving financial objectives through best-in-class execution, increased efficiencies, innovation, quality management, and process improvements.Our client utilizes co-manufacturers to deliver high-quality brands to our consumers. This role will ensure the delivery of these product standards at the lowest possible cost, while holding our partners accountable to our operational performance standards and quality requirements. Critically, the role will set the company for its next phase of growth, ensuring sufficient capacity is available while driving cost savings and supporting our new product development processes.Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering, or relevant experience. A master's degree in business administration (MBA) can be advantageous.15+ years of Operations experience with 5+ years in a leadership capacity.Extensive experience with food manufacturers and a proven track record of success in food manufacturing and supply chain management.Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including the ability to inspire and lead cross-functional teams.Strong strategic and analytical skills to develop and execute operational strategies that align with the company's overall goals.Effective problem-solving skills to address operational challenges and implement solutions.Organized, solution-oriented, results-driven, detail-oriented, flexible, and able to prioritize to meet objectives and deadlines.Proven project management skills with the ability to lead teams to achieve stretch targets by targeted deadlines.Strong verbal and written communication that builds strong, effective, and professional internal and external relationships.Proven negotiation skills.Travel as required.Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Strategic Planning for Operations- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the Operations department that aligns with the company's overall business strategy and goals.- Collaborate with other members of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that Operational strategies align with marketing, sales, and financial objectives.- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of operational initiatives. Monitor and report on progress to the ELT.- Lead cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, such as expanding production capacity or optimizing distribution networks
