Vice President of Manufacturing

Company Background

Our client is a high-growth private-label and contract candy manufacturer. The company is backed by an operationally focused private equity firm that provides strategic guidance without constrained time horizons, allowing long-term growth before exit. The company has seen immense growth and recently expanded its top line from $20M to $100M in revenues, making possible the construction of a major new production facility that will sustain further expansion. 

The Position

They are seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to plan, organize, and direct operations, including manufacturing, maintenance, procurement, distribution, Plex systems, and scheduling. The role will report directly to the company President. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Manage the budget and overall P&L 
• Oversee all operational strategy and implementation, including overall plant readiness and effectiveness  
• Meet or exceed KPIs for Quality, Safety, On-Time Delivery, and cost objectives 
• Assist Company President in overseeing all projects, plans, strategies, and priorities 
• Drive continuous improvement & capital projects through data and systematic processes 
• Optimize capacities and throughput across all departments
• Analyze financials & performance data to improve P&L, productivity, and goal achievement 
• Provide regular performance updates to senior leadership and the Board 
• Strive to exceed budgeted production and financial goals 
• Build and train the team 
• Assist in the mentoring and professional development of employees 
• Drive ad-hoc initiatives and projects under the direction of the company President 



Qualifications and Candidate Background

The ideal candidate will have: 



• Minimum three years with the responsibilities of production, procurement, inventory control, production control, and P&L
• Previous operations experience in manufacturing (required) 
• F&B manufacturing experience (strongly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering or business (preferred) 
• Strong strategic planning & problem-solving skills 
• Experience implementing and promoting lean principles 
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel 
• A detail-oriented & highly organized approach 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills – positive attitude & willingness to learn new things 
• Excellent professional communication skills 



Location

Salt Lake City Metro Area, on site

Contact

Danica Chua
[email protected]
Please reference job number 2631 in your email.