General Manager/VP Operations

Job Description

Salary: Salary DOE

Position Overview

As the plant General Manager/VP Operations of our food manufacturing facility based in St. Paul, Minnesota you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while closely managing costs and plant profitability. Reporting directly to the enterprise CEO, you will play a critical role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes and CAPEX projects while fostering a winning culture of excellence within the plant.

A successful individual in this position will be eligible for career advancement opportunities at the global enterprise level as the business grows overseeing multiple production manufacturing facilities.

Job Duties to include but not limited to:

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute strategic plans to achieve business objectives and other deliverables.

Identify opportunities for operational improvement and implement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity while minimizing scrap, waste and yield loss.

Operations Management

Oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, including production scheduling, inventory management, maintenance operations.

Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, food safety standings, and quality assurance protocols.

Implement best practices for lean manufacturing and continuous improvement to optimize processes and reduce costs.

Execute hands-on lean manufacturing initiatives through Six-Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.

Team Leadership and Development

Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of managers, supervisors, and production staff in a union plant environment.

Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement where we celebrate wins as a team.

Develop talent within the organization through training, coaching, and performance management initiatives to solidify future business leaders within the plant.

Financial Management

Develop and manage annual plant budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to achieve cost targets and profitability goals.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

Implement cost-saving initiatives

Quality Assurance and Safety

Ensure adherence to strict quality standards and food safety regulations through the production process.

Maintain compliance with GFSI/SQF and uphold internal global quality standards.

Promote a culture of safety awareness and compliance with occupational health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Food Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in food manufacturing or related industry with at least five years in a senior leadership role.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a food manufacturing environment driving operational excellence, implementing continuous improvement and operational excellence. She/he will exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal and gritty problem-solving skills in a team atmosphere. Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, strategic long-range planning and executing transformational CAPEX projects.

Benefits:

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and bonus plan based on business performance. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match and limited relocation for the right candidate.

About Promise Confections

At Promise Confections, we take immense pride in being an award-winning manufacturer of everyday chocolate and confectionery products. Our commitment is to continually challenge the norms of traditional confectionery, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences. Comprising Edward Marc Brands, Seattle Gourmet Foods, Pearsons Candy Co., and Annabelle Candy Co., we boast a diverse range of capabilities including panning, enrobing, extruding, clusters, barks, brittles, gummies and breath mint/sour candy tableting. With our extensive reach, servicing major retailers and offering private label and contract manufacturing services, we stand as emerging industry disrupter's in confectionery. Check out our brands by visiting: promiseconfections.com

Full-time