Vice President of Industrial Manufacturing

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Industrial Manufacturing to lead maintenance, facilities, and sanitation operations across multiple sites. The role focuses on improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and building preventive and predictive maintenance programs and supporting systems. Responsibilities include developing technical teams, overseeing infrastructure and contractors, leading capital projects and facility expansions, and establishing sanitation standards in partnership with food safety teams. The executive will also create long-term equipment and facility plans while advancing operational efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability. Candidates should have at least 10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, or another equipment-intensive environment. Strong expertise in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and maintenance management systems is required, along with experience reducing downtime and managing capital projects and facility infrastructure. The role calls for a proven ability to build teams, develop managers, and lead organizational improvements, as well as familiarity with multi-shift or continuous operations. Food manufacturing or bakery experience is preferred, and candidates should bring strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to work strategically and hands-on.