Vice President of Manufacturing Job at ACE Partners, Loveland, Hamilton County, OH

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  • ACE Partners
  • Loveland, Hamilton County, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Manufacturing Operations - $160k - $200k + Equity - Loveland, OH

We’re partnering with a rapidly scaling food company to identify an exceptional operational leader to drive manufacturing excellence and support aggressive growth. This is a pivotal role for a proven leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and has a track record of scaling production while maintaining quality and efficiency.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director or VP of Manufacturing Operations to own end-to-end production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This leader will ensure on-time, on-spec delivery while building scalable systems and fostering cross-functional alignment with Commercial, R&D, and Business teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations including production, scheduling, quality, and inventory. Ensure consistent on-spec output and OTIF performance.
  • Lead continuous improvement, capacity planning, and long-term infrastructure strategy to support product line growth and new launches.
  • Act as the operational bridge with R&D and Commercial teams to align manufacturing capabilities with innovation and market demands.
  • Define, track, and improve KPIs (OTIF, yield, waste, cost, throughput, downtime). Build robust data systems for real-time decision-making.
  • Develop and execute capital investment strategies to expand capacity in line with demand forecasts and new product pipelines.
  • Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain GMP, HACCP, and FDA standards.
  • Design and implement comprehensive training programs to ensure operational competency and cross-functional flexibility.
  • Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization with a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years in food or consumable manufacturing, with 3+ years in senior operations leadership
  • Proven success scaling production in a high-growth environment
  • Deep expertise in food manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance (GMP, HACCP, FDA)
  • Experience partnering with R&D to commercialize pilot products at scale
  • Strong analytical skills with a history of data-driven decision-making
  • Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional, high-performing teams
  • Proficiency with manufacturing ERPs and WMS
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field (MBA a plus)

Nice to Have

  • Experience with early-stage or rapidly scaling food brands
  • Background in capital project execution or greenfield/brownfield facility expansions

This is a rare opportunity to shape operations at a high-growth food company with ambitious innovation and expansion plans.

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