VP of Operations (Protein Manufacturing)
$220,000 – $260,000 /yrRandstadStaffing agency
This role is posted by Randstad, a staffing agency. You would be hired by the agency and placed with their client, who is not named in the listing.
Atlanta, GA
Full-timeManufacturingPosted October 1, 2026
Vice President of Operations
Are you a proven executive leader with a deep background in protein operations ready to scale a high-growth enterprise? We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead the operational vision, financial growth, and strategic execution for our seven industry-leading meat and seafood plants.
You will serve as a key enterprise leader directly overseeing seven plant General Managers and a Sr. Director of Continuous Improvement. You’ll own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), drive EBIT margin performance, and shape Long-Range Planning (LRP) across production, logistics, and supply chain.
What You’ll Do
Take executive ownership of a thriving, high-impact business with broad influence across every line of operations. We offer a top-tier compensation package, massive bonus upside, and complete leadership backing to drive change.
Ready to lead? Apply today.
salary: $220,000 - $260,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Skills
Qualifications
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
- Location: Based out of our North Atlanta site (relo available); 50–75% US travel
- Compensation: $220k–$260k+ Base | 50%+ Bonus Potential | LTI
Are you a proven executive leader with a deep background in protein operations ready to scale a high-growth enterprise? We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead the operational vision, financial growth, and strategic execution for our seven industry-leading meat and seafood plants.
You will serve as a key enterprise leader directly overseeing seven plant General Managers and a Sr. Director of Continuous Improvement. You’ll own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), drive EBIT margin performance, and shape Long-Range Planning (LRP) across production, logistics, and supply chain.
What You’ll Do
- Drive Enterprise Performance: Own and execute the AOP to deliver growth, elevate EBIT, optimize margins, and boost plant efficiencies.
- Lead Operations & Supply Chain: Oversee multi-facility protein processing, yield optimization, food safety, warehousing, and transportation.
- Champion Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Sales, Procurement, Finance, and HR to maximize profitability and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Develop Leaders: Mentor senior plant managers (GMs), build top-tier succession pipelines, and cultivate an engaged, high-trust culture.
- 10+ Years of Executive Operations Leadership: Deep expertise leading multi-site manufacturing, plant operations, or processing facilities.
- Protein Industry Mastery: Proven track record in protein processing or manufacturing (meat, poultry, or seafood).
- P&L & Business Acumen: Advanced fluency with financial statements, EBIT optimization, cap-ex planning, and AOP/LRP development.
- High-Impact Leadership: Strategic vision, decisive decision-making, and a reputation for developing high-performing teams.
- Mobility: Comfort being hands-on across corporate and plant environments with 50–75% travel to US facilities.
Take executive ownership of a thriving, high-impact business with broad influence across every line of operations. We offer a top-tier compensation package, massive bonus upside, and complete leadership backing to drive change.
Ready to lead? Apply today.
salary: $220,000 - $260,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic & Operational Leadership: Develop, execute, and communicate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) to drive revenue, manage operating expenses, and improve EBIT margins across all 7 US facilities.
- Manufacturing & Plant Operations: Guide, measure, and continuously improve production, yield, quality control, and safety standard operating procedures within a protein manufacturing environment.
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Optimize processes across warehousing, fleet transportation, margin/product mix, and labor allocation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sales, Merchandising/Procurement, Revenue Management, and HR to ensure high-grade customer service, strong gross margins, and operational agility.
- Talent Development & Leadership: Mentor and develop senior plant managers (GMs), establishing clear succession pipelines and fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- working in a smoke free environment
- wearing steel toe shoes
- working up to 4 hrs of overtime per week
- working weekends
Skills
- Protein Manufacturing Ops (8 years of experience is required)
- Meat Production Leadership (8 years of experience is required)
- Seafood Production Leadership
- Business operations
- Operations Leadership (10 years of experience is required)
- Multi-Site Operations (3 years of experience is required)
- P and L Management (10 years of experience is required)
- AOP Development (7 years of experience is required)
- Protein Plant Management (8 years of experience is required)
- Meat Manufacturing Operations (8 years of experience is required)
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 10 years
- Experience level: Director
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.