Group Vice President, Operations - KanPak - Arkansas City, KS

Overview

 

 

Welcome To KanPak® – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.  

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled​ Group Vice President, Operations for an opening in our facility in Arkansas City, Kansas.    

 

Overview: 

Provides leadership and direction to all operations activities for KanPak and ensures the attainment of all quality, cost, timeliness, safety and customer satisfaction objectives and company financial and growth goals.

Responsibilities

Primary Objectives:

• Coordinate Golden State Foods Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short- and long-range goals and objectives for business growth
• Directs the development and implementation of the operations strategic plan to achieve the optimum service level to customers and the achievement of company objectives through cost efficient, integrated operations systems.
• Directs all KanPak operations activities and establishes policies and procedures to ensure that all activities meet company standards for safety, quality, timeliness and cost.
• Develops and maintains external high-level business relationships, including participation in relevant trade and association meetings, regular meetings and conferences with customers, and other relevant activities to ensure constructive customer relationships and the maintenance of the company’s continued good standing with existing and prospective customers.
• Directs subordinate management in staff/personnel functions including selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met.
• Provides high-level technical support to domestic and international operations
• Develops recommendations for improving operations
• Assists in developing capital improvement implementation plans and budgets to meet growth objectives and Company expectations for return on investment
• Coordinates operations functions with the Vice President of Sales and Marketing and ensures that manufacturing and packing capabilities meet current and projected market projections.
• Identifies third party processing and/or packaging resources and ensures that Company standards for cost, safety, quality and timeliness are met
• Participates in developing the overall strategic direction of the company to ensure the achievement of projected growth, profitability and customer service goals for the nearer and longer term market challenges and opportunities.
• Participates in planning and purchasing of key commodities to meet sales and projections and standards for cost &quality
• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

Social Responsibilities: 

• • Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
  • Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Business or Engineering or a related area.
• Valid driver’s license in state of employment
• 10 years of progressively responsible food processing management experience in a complex food-manufacturing environment, including significant experience managing large groups of operations employees

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have working knowledge of FDA, local state agriculture and PMO regulations, and have experience with advanced analytical, chemical, and microbiological instrumentation.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of regulatory (FDA) requirements, such