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Vice President Operations

3P Partners, California

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Food & Agribusiness Executive Search | Senior Consultant | 3P Partners

  • Build scalable systems, automate for the future, and lead 800+ in a high-growth, hands-on role
  • Onsite position in Southern California, leading operations across the US
  • High-impact role reporting to President in a family-owned, vertically-integrated business

About the Role

As Vice President of Value Added Operations, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for a nationwide network of fresh-cut processing facilities. This executive role is responsible for transforming and scaling value-added manufacturing through process innovation, automation, and a culture of continuous improvement. You will oversee cross-functional teams across production, food safety, quality, maintenance, and supply chain—driving alignment, accountability, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the company President, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth trajectory and long-term success in the fresh-cut category.

Key Responsibilities.

  • Lead all value-added operations across multiple U.S. facilities to achieve performance in quality, throughput, safety, and profitability.
  • Develop and execute a national operations strategy, including supply chain optimization, plant standardization, and expansion models.
  • Oversee capital planning and automation initiatives using IRR-based evaluation and project management best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, harvesting, food safety, HR, production, packaging) to build a “One Team” culture and shared KPIs.
  • Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and innovation across all areas of processing and packaging.
  • Provide technical and operational leadership for all plant upgrades, equipment investments, and facility designs.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality assurance, EH&S, and regulatory standards.
  • Serve as a visible leader and coach across 800+ employees, creating a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and results.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or fresh-cut produce.
  • Proven success managing multi-site operations and large frontline workforces.
  • Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, automation, and project execution.
  • Experience leading capital improvement initiatives and supply chain optimization.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and team integration skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Spanish proficiency strongly preferred.
  • High level of business acumen, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Executive

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Production, Distribution, and Manufacturing

  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Farming, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry

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