Vp of Operations - Houston, United States - SNOWFRUIT

Description

Position:
Vice President Of Operations


Reporting to:
Executive President


Place of Work:
SNOWFRUIT Division


Who are we:
We are part of the Wonderfield Group which includes the YO, Taiko, Bento, and Snowfox brands
- we operate more than 1500 kiosks, 60 restaurants, our grab and go sushi is available in over 3,700

locations and we have 50 major retail partners.

Our key markets are the USA, Canada and the UK with additional geographic presence in Europe and

Australia


Our brands are:

• Snowfox the franchisor of over 1,000 fullservice sushi kiosks in 25 states throughout the

continental U.S., Hawaii and Alaska.

• SNOWFRUIT the franchisor of over 1000 fresh cut fruit and Vegetable throughout the U.S.
• Refreshingly, Crips and Flavourful
• Bento founded in 1996 in Canada and provides quality grab & go sushi and hot Asian food in over

900 locations, including supermarkets

• YO the first to bring the 'kaiten' conveyor belt to the UK in 1997. Today, YO is the UK's #1 Sushi

brand with over 50 restaurants, over 170 sushi kiosks and a popular YO To Go range

• Taiko founded in 1997, Taiko was the first sushi manufacturer for UK supermarkets and has

evolved into a highly innovative manufacturer of sushi, bentos and snacks in the UK.


Our Purpose:
We Believe in Better Food For Everyone, The Japanese Way

We continue to capitalize on consumer trends, spearheading category growth by bringing our proposition

to more people around the world across more channels, in more locations, on more occasions and in more

innovative ways. We are committed to purposeful progress and profit for the benefit of our people, our

communities and our planet and we have a clear ESG strategy that delivers progress against nine UN

sustainability development goals.


Our Values:
Own it

• We are accountable and make no excuses.
• We always look to improve
• We take the initiative and are courageous and confident

Care about it

• We do the right thing, avoiding unnecessary shortcuts
• We act with integrity and respect our communities, people and our plant

Make it Exceptional

• We build relationships and make people smile
• We say thank you
• We're positive and kind

Win Together

• We're open minded an inclusive
• We communicate with clarity
• We take time to look out for others and to celebrate the good stuff

Overview of the role:
The Vice President of Operations is a key role within SNOWFRUIT, reporting directly to

the Executive President. This position is tasked with overseeing all operational aspects of the

business, ensuring that company objectives are achieved. Responsibilities encompass leading

negotiations, managing budgets, overseeing purchases, and implementing efficient workflows to

optimize SNOWFRUIT's productivity and performance.

The VP of Operations is instrumental in developing long-term operational strategies and

collaborates closely with senior management to align these strategies with the company's

objectives.

abilities and exemplary organizational skills, but also demonstrate a strong leadership presence.

Strategic planning, problem-solving acumen, financial understanding, project management

expertise, negotiation skills, and relevant technical proficiency are all critical competencies for

this position.

This role is pivotal in driving SNOWFRUIT's success and requires a dynamic individual who can

balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining a strategic focus

3 Best Things about the job

• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and

interdepartmental collaboration.

• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for

improvement where necessary.

• Building a relationship of trust with our Partners and working together towards goals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, implement, and monitor daytoday operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives.
• Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, and sales departments, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for daytoday operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
• Clearly communicate business objectives to your Directors of Operations, so that they remain well informed of business activity and of their required contribution to targets.
• Work closely with your HR, to identify potential HR/ People risks, and mitigate any concerns before they escalate.
• Develop monthly business plans with your Directors to ensure mutual objectives are achieved.
• Track sales data and sales trends to find ways to drive and maximize the sales performance and profitability throughout the assigned region by analyzing weekly sales data, monthly PnL and weekly scorecard.
• Build relationships with our Partners to ensure achievement of desired results.
• Collaborating with leadership to build an environment of collective respon