JOB DETAILS

VP of Operations

CompanyHACO Culinary
LocationManteno
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 3, 2026
About The Company
HACO Culinary embodies a passion for flavor along with a curiosity for what’s next in food. As the parent entity of Plochman’s Mustards and Girard’s Food Service Dressings, our products reflect the demand for discerning tastes driven by our customers and realized by our employees, including a culinary team that continually develops new flavors to stay ahead of trends. Our coast-to-coast U.S. presence is backed by HACO Group, an international company with resources that allow our focus on crafted flavor.
About the Role

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

HACO Culinary is looking for a strategic, results-driven Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing and supply chain operations across two production facilities. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive role will drive operational excellence, efficiency, food safety compliance, and continuous improvement while supporting growth through expansions and acquisitions.


SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing operations and plant leadership across CA & IL
  • Supply chain, procurement, and inventory optimization
  • Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Operational budgeting, capital planning, and cost control
  • IFS and food safety compliance
  • Development of high-performing, accountable leadership teams
  • Capital projects, facility expansions, and equipment investments
  • Operational integration and due diligence support for acquisitions

Leadership skills:

  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop senior leaders and plant managers
  • Strong change leadership skills, with experience driving transformation and continuous improvement
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and align operations with business strategy
  • Clear, confident communicator who builds trust, accountability, and collaboration
  • Decisive, data-driven leader who balances strategy with hands-on execution
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams through expansions and M&A activity

Requirements

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

  • 10+ years of operations experience in food manufacturing
  • 3+ years in senior or executive leadership
  • Experience leading capital projects, expansions, and/or acquisitions
  • Strong background in manufacturing, supply chain, and financial management
  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred

DESIRED:

  • Knowledge of general manufacturing environment & practices.
  • Business Acumen.
Key Skills
Operational ExcellenceSupply Chain OptimizationProcurementInventory OptimizationLeanSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementBudgetingCost ControlFood Safety ComplianceChange LeadershipMentoringCross-functional Team LeadershipData-Driven Decision MakingDue DiligenceM&A Integration
Categories
Management & LeadershipManufacturingLogisticsFood & Beverage
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
This executive role is responsible for leading manufacturing and supply chain operations across two production facilities, driving operational excellence, efficiency, and food safety compliance. The VP will also support company growth through leading expansions and managing operational integration for acquisitions.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
28
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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