Who are we? Established in 2017, tru fru changed the way America snacks forever. tru fru is a Utah-based company that rapidly ascended the "permissible indulgence" space by innovating a "better-for-you" 100% real fruit immersed in premium chocolate indulgence to retail outlets nationwide. Winning consecutive most innovative product awards at Sweets and Snacks in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023 while climbing the snack industry velocity charts at an astounding growth rate, tru fru joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on an exciting mission to build a fruit forward snacking legacy around an incredible product line with truly remarkable people to create something special for generations to come!

As the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations and Enterprise Planning at trufru, you will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer. You will orchestrate the manufacturing operations and planning teams and programs across the business through a capable and effective SandOP process to deliver the BU operating plan year-on-year, enabled through the co-creation and implementation of our regional supply strategy and extraction of value. This includes but is not limited to, driving operational improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality enhancement, cost efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental management across all manufacturing entities. Additionally, you will oversee end-to-end planning functions, supporting demand, supply, materials, and inventory, and govern the SandOP process for the supply chain. You will also manage the development and execution of capital investments, including manufacturing capacity expansion, to support the growth of the trufru brand. Key Responsibilities: Operational Performance: o Oversee the overall performance of our internal and external manufacturing network from planning through execution, ensuring appropriate emphasis is placed on safety, quality, service and cost. o Manage contractual relationships with co-manufacturers, ensuring that each site has a development plan and site strategy consistent with the objectives of the business. Strategic Planning: o Drive the five-year strategic plan for manufacturing to support sustainable, margin-accretive growth. o Evaluate the existing manufacturing structure and capabilities and develop strategies to meet business needs. o Provide leadership to plants for effective execution of agreed strategies. Capital Projects: o Contribute to developing consolidated business capital spending requirements as part of the Global CAB process. o Responsible for CAB spend management in the region. Cross-Functional Collaboration: o Strengthen relationships with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, Production Planning, and our Manufacturing partners. o Oversee the successful manufacturing of new product launches, product changes, and manufacturing systems commissioning. Performance Management: o Deliver or exceed agreed business performance metrics in the areas of cost, food safety, product quality, customer service and inventory management across both internal and external manufacturing. o Drive results in both operational delivery and enterprise transformation, including productivity ideation and execution. Planning... For full info follow application link.

At Trü Frü we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. TRÜ FRÜ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, pleas e let us know.