Vice President of Production & Logistics - Country Life : Job Details

Position Summary:

The VP of Production & Logistics is a strategic and hands-on executive leader responsible for optimizing all manufacturing, packaging, warehousing, and transportation activities. This role will champion efficiency, quality, and safety while driving continuous improvement and building a world-class operations team.

Location: Hauppauge, NY | Willing to relocate the right candidate

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead all production, packaging, warehousing, and logistics functions to meet demand, cost, and quality targets.
• Set and execute operational strategy, ensuring scalability, compliance, and sustainable growth.
• Develop budgets, manage capital expenditures, and track KPIs for operational performance.

Manufacturing & Quality

• Oversee manufacturing site in Hauppauge, NY to ensure adherence to cGMP, FDA, and other regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality, R&D, and Planning to align production schedules with business priorities.
• Ensure operational readiness for new product launches.

Logistics & Supply Chain

• Lead domestic and international logistics, warehousing, and transportation to ensure on-time delivery and cost efficiency.
• Optimize distribution processes to reduce lead times, improve service levels, and enhance sustainability.

People & Culture

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing operations leadership team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing or supply chain, with 5+ years at the senior executive level.
• Experience in dietary supplements, food, or nutraceuticals required
• Deep knowledge of cGMP, FDA regulations, and quality management systems.
• Proven success managing multi-site operations and distribution networks.
• Strong attention to details and experience with hands on management of teams.
• Strong financial, analytical, and change management skills.

Preferred

• Contract manufacturing management experience
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• International logistics experience