Vice President Operations

Join to apply for the Vice President Operations role at 3P Partners 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Vice President Operations role at 3P Partners Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Build scalable systems, automate for the future, and lead 800+ in a high-growth, hands-on role Onsite position in Southern California, leading operations across the US High-impact role reporting to President in a family-owned, vertically-integrated business About the Role As Vice President of Value Added Operations, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for a nationwide network of fresh-cut processing facilities. This executive role is responsible for transforming and scaling value-added manufacturing through process innovation, automation, and a culture of continuous improvement. You will oversee cross-functional teams across production, food safety, quality, maintenance, and supply chain—driving alignment, accountability, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to the company President, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s growth trajectory and long-term success in the fresh-cut category. Key Responsibilities. Lead all value-added operations across multiple U.S. facilities to achieve performance in quality, throughput, safety, and profitability. Develop and execute a national operations strategy, including supply chain optimization, plant standardization, and expansion models. Oversee capital planning and automation initiatives using IRR-based evaluation and project management best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, harvesting, food safety, HR, production, packaging) to build a “One Team” culture and shared KPIs. Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and innovation across all areas of processing and packaging. Provide technical and operational leadership for all plant upgrades, equipment investments, and facility designs. Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality assurance, EH&S, and regulatory standards. Serve as a visible leader and coach across 800+ employees, creating a high-performance culture rooted in accountability and results. Qualifications 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in food manufacturing or fresh-cut produce. Proven success managing multi-site operations and large frontline workforces. Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, automation, and project execution. Experience leading capital improvement initiatives and supply chain optimization. Strong cross-functional leadership and team integration skills. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Spanish proficiency strongly preferred. High level of business acumen, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Production, Distribution, and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Farming, and Farming, Ranching, Forestry Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at 3P Partners by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Vice President Operations” roles. 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