Vice President of Operations

Lead operations and manufacturing at a global food company.RELOCATION TO WISCONSIN IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.FirmenprofilEmmi Roth, a subsidiary of Switzerland's Emmi Group, is a leading producer of specialty and artisan cheeses in the United States. With a strong heritage of craftsmanship and innovation, the company combines traditional cheesemaking techniques with modern practices to deliver award-winning products across retail and foodservice channels. Emmi Roth operates multiple production facilities in Wisconsin and is committed to sustainability, local sourcing, and quality. Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in the dairy industry.AufgabengebietOperating with full executive authority within established governance frameworks, the Vice President of Operations partners closely with the VP of Supply Chain to jointly steward end-to-end value chain outcomes, balancing performance, resilience, and growth.Executive Accountability & ScopeEnterprise-wide accountability for operational outcomes across all manufacturing facilities, including safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and ESG outcomesStrategic leadership of the Operations function, establishing strategic direction, enterprise priorities, and performance frameworks that enable long-term successOversight of manufacturing, production, employee safety, food safety, maintenance, engineering, R& D and operational excellence capabilities, with full decision authority across these domainsOwnership of the Operations P&L, including financial performance, capital allocation, and long-range investment strategy, with authority to direct resources within approved plansDefinition and advancement of a multi-year Operations strategy aligned with Emmi Roth and Emmi Group objectivesEnterprise accountability for compliance, risk management, and governance across food safety, quality, regulatory, environmental, and employee safety standardsStrategic partnership with the VP of Supply Chain to co-own value chain performance, aligning trade-offs and outcomes across service, cost, inventory, and supply continuityLeadership of organizational capability, including leadership and development, succession planning, and leadership pipeline development within OperationsExecutive Leadership And ResponsibilitiesActive contributor to enterprise strategy and decision-making as a member of the Executive Leadership TeamDrives and owns organizational design and functional maturity, ensuring the Operations organization evolves in line with business growth and complexityStrategic liaison with Emmi Group Supply Chain leadership, ensuring alignment, transparency, and global integrationExecutive sponsor of capital strategy, manufacturing network evolution, automation, and digital transformation initiatives, with authority aligned to enterprise investment governanceExecutive representative of Operations with internal and external stakeholders, reinforcing credibility, influence, and enterprise alignmentStrategic & Operational Leadership Translate enterprise strategy into integrated operational priorities, roadmaps, and measurable business outcomesLeverage data, insights, and forward-looking indicators to anticipate risk, identify opportunity, and guide enterprise-level decisionsChampion enterprise initiatives, including continuous improvement, advanced manufacturing, automation, and productivity accelerationEstablish and uphold enterprise-wide performance systems, ensuring transparency, rigor, and accountability at all levelsFoster a culture grounded in safety, quality, ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementProvide leadership in navigating complex, cross-functional challenges, ensuring alignment and decisive, enterprise-level resolutionAnforderungsprofilQualificationsDegree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related disciplineMBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, or comparable experienceExtensive senior leadership experience within Operations, preferably in complex manufacturing environmentsDemonstrated success within food manufacturingProven accountability for operational P&L performance and capital investment strategyTrack record of leading enterprise transformation and large-scale operational initiativesFluency in English required; additional languages advantageousCompetency ProfileEnterprise-oriented leader with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational depthDecisive, outcomes-focused leader with demonstrated ownership and accountability for outcomes in complex environmentsCollaborative value chain leader, adept at aligning cross-functional priorities and delivering integrated resultsExceptional developer of talent, with a focus on leadership capability, succession, and organizational effectivenessHigh degree of leadership presence, emotional intelligence, and resilience, with the ability to influence at all levelsVergütungspaketCompetitive annual salary, bonus, and car allowance.Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.Opportunity to work in a leadership role within the FMCG industry.Collaborative and professional work environment in Stoughton.Potential for career growth and advancement within the organization.Kontakt: Referenznummer: JN-052026-7014687