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Job Description
Vice President of Finance and Operations (Manufacturing)
PURITAN BAKERY - 3.9
Carson, CA Job Details Full-time $190,000 - $230,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Bakery Manufacturing management Strategic management Manufacturing facility Master of Business Administration Full Job Description About Puritan Bakery For more than 85 years, Puritan Bakery has been a trusted leader in wholesale baking, producing high-quality bakery products for customers throughout Southern California. As a family-owned business, we are committed to quality, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships with our employees and customers. The Opportunity This is not a traditional finance role. The Vice President of Finance & Operations will provide executive leadership over both the company's financial functions and its day-to-day manufacturing operations. Working closely with the President and leadership team, this individual will help drive profitability, operational excellence, process improvement, and long-term business performance across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable reviewing financial statements in the morning and walking the production floor in the afternoon. What You'll Do Lead all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions Oversee cash flow management, internal controls, cost accounting, and financial planning Drive operational performance across multiple bakery production facilities Partner with plant leadership to improve productivity, labor efficiency, quality, and profitability Oversee manufacturing KPIs, inventory management, production reporting, and operational performance metrics Lead continuous improvement and cost-control initiatives Partner with purchasing, warehouse, logistics, and production teams to improve operational effectiveness Develop and mentor finance and operational leadership teams Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on strategic and operational initiatives The Ideal Candidate We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strong financial expertise with real-world manufacturing leadership.
Preferred qualifications include:
Senior leadership experience in finance, accounting, and manufacturing operations Background in food manufacturing, commercial bakery, consumer packaged goods, or other high-volume production environments Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and operational KPIs Experience leading multi-site operations and cross-functional teams Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and drive operational performance Collaborative leadership style with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach CPA and/or MBA is a plus but not required Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary: $210,000 - $250,000 , depending on experience Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off and company holidays Executive leadership opportunity with a stable, family-owned organization High level of visibility and direct partnership with senior leadership Opportunity to make a significant impact on both financial performance and operational excellence Why Join Puritan Bakery? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a respected, family-owned manufacturing company with a long history of success. You'll have the ability to influence both financial strategy and operational execution while helping shape the future of an organization known for quality, stability, and continuous improvement. Puritan Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Pay:
$190,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
