Kinsa Group
Vice President of Operations - Packaging
Kinsa Group - Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
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Kinsa is recruiting for a : VP of Operations - Packaging
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Madison, WI Area Mission : Our client, a producer of premium packaging solutions, is looking for a VP of Operations to add to their team. In this role you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving plant performance, and aligning production capabilities with business growth and customer needs. Successful candidates MUST HAVE experience in a food processing plant environment (and / or other singular qualifier under Competencies / Culture below). Compensation / Benefits : Compensation : 200 - 250k 35% bonus opportunity Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Vacation / Holidays Retirement Benefits Relocation Assistance What you'll be responsible for : Define and lead the operations strategy in alignment with company growth objectives, including capacity planning, cost optimization, and supply reliability. Integrate environmental responsible practices into daily manufacturing operations. Build, mentor, and lead high-performing plant leadership and operations teams; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital investment, and innovation initiatives. Manage the quarterly and annual budget process and P&L responsibilities for operations Oversee all plant operations including manufacturing, maintenance, and facilities across our production network. Drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Align production capabilities with demand forecasts, customer requirements, and inventory strategies. Embed circular economy principles and sustainable operations across all production processes. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all facilities. Lead cross-functional execution of capacity expansion, equipment installation, and capital improvement projects. Establish KPIs to track plant performance, productivity, and continuous improvement results. Align operations planning with demand forecasts, product launches, and inventory goals. Competencies / Culture : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in a thermoforming, plastics (food grade) processing environment Multi-site experience Experience with Lean, Sis Sigma and CI initiatives Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email / phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client! Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https : / / kinsa.com / food-beverage-industry-jobs / . Recruiter Information : Rob Navarro RobN@kinsa.com
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Madison, WI Area Mission : Our client, a producer of premium packaging solutions, is looking for a VP of Operations to add to their team. In this role you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving plant performance, and aligning production capabilities with business growth and customer needs. Successful candidates MUST HAVE experience in a food processing plant environment (and / or other singular qualifier under Competencies / Culture below). Compensation / Benefits : Compensation : 200 - 250k 35% bonus opportunity Medical, Dental, Vision Paid Vacation / Holidays Retirement Benefits Relocation Assistance What you'll be responsible for : Define and lead the operations strategy in alignment with company growth objectives, including capacity planning, cost optimization, and supply reliability. Integrate environmental responsible practices into daily manufacturing operations. Build, mentor, and lead high-performing plant leadership and operations teams; foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development. Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, capital investment, and innovation initiatives. Manage the quarterly and annual budget process and P&L responsibilities for operations Oversee all plant operations including manufacturing, maintenance, and facilities across our production network. Drive Lean Manufacturing, OEE improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives to enhance efficiency, safety, and product quality. Align production capabilities with demand forecasts, customer requirements, and inventory strategies. Embed circular economy principles and sustainable operations across all production processes. Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards in all facilities. Lead cross-functional execution of capacity expansion, equipment installation, and capital improvement projects. Establish KPIs to track plant performance, productivity, and continuous improvement results. Align operations planning with demand forecasts, product launches, and inventory goals. Competencies / Culture : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field 10+ years of progressive operations leadership experience in a thermoforming, plastics (food grade) processing environment Multi-site experience Experience with Lean, Sis Sigma and CI initiatives Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email / phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client! Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https : / / kinsa.com / food-beverage-industry-jobs / . Recruiter Information : Rob Navarro RobN@kinsa.com
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