Vice President of Nylabone Operations

This position will lead the development and rollout of operational performance standards and metrics to drive high performance in all aspects of Operations including Manufacturing, Production, Logistics, Safety, People Development, Cost, Innovation, Maintenance, Inventory Management, and Asset care.  This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. This position will require travel to both our Neptune City, NJ and Monroe Township, NJ facilities.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS :

• Deliver breakthrough results in key operational metrics (TRIR, fill rate, Net productivity) and viewed as an expert in their field.
• Lead and develop operation leaders to deliver expected results in each of the key process areas.
• Collaborate with the leadership team and business leaders to create strategic priorities and deliver on critical operating priorities.
• Develop a strategic roadmap and enforcing milestones to develop and maintain manufacturing operations protocol and processes; budgets; vendor relationships; quality assurance standards; incentive fulfillment processes; reporting of KPIs; for quality, budgeting, and performance.
• Ensure that audit standards are met for all processes and procedures.
• Develop quality assurance, fraud detection, and validation procedures.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES :

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position; we would highlight the following :

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT) (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.