Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

• Lead operations and supply chain at a global food company.
• Lead a 500+ employee organization.

About Our Client

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. Operates multiple production facilities in Wisconsin and is committed to sustainability, local sourcing, and quality.

Job Description

• Supply Chain Leadership: Oversee and manage the end-to-end supply chain-from procurement through delivery-ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and performance across all areas.
• Strategic Direction: Define and implement the Supply Chain & Operations vision and strategy in alignment with overall business objectives. Set organizational targets and drive execution to achieve results.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize supply chain operations to ensure timely product delivery, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement. Analyze data to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancements.
• Financial Accountability: Hold overall responsibility for budgets and capital expenditures within Supply Chain and Operations. Prepare and support investment decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, group functions, and external partners, including customers and suppliers.
• Talent Development: Own succession planning and talent management within the function. Foster a culture of engagement, training, and high performance.
• Executive Leadership: Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational development and strategic initiatives. Maintain regular functional alignment with CSCO.
• Reporting & Governance: Provide periodic reporting to the Executive Leadership Team and ensure compliance with strategic initiatives and operational standards.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• University degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; postgraduate/Master's in General Management, Business Administration, or Supply Chain Management preferred. Formal management training is a plus.
• Several years in Supply Chain and Operations within the consumer goods industry (cheese industry experience preferred).
• Proven track record of operational P&L responsibility.
• International exposure and experience leading improvement and transformation initiatives.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on expertise in end-to-end supply chain (including S&OP, ESG, and operations).
• Strong decision-making ability, risk management, and adaptability in complex environments.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, collaboration, and talent development.
• Empathetic, culturally savvy leader with emotional resilience and a history of building high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complexity and drive engagement.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $300,000 to $375,000 USD.
• 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.

Contact

Michael O'Connor

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