Mama Lycha® is a leading company in Latin American cuisine, offering a wide range of authentic products from grocery, dairy, seafood, produce, and frozen items. With over 30 years of experience, Mama Lycha is known for delivering top-quality products and is recognized as a prominent food brand in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX, with distribution centers in Dallas/Fort Worth and manufacturing facilities across Central America.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role for a Vice President Operations at Mama Lycha Foods in Houston, TX. The VP of Operations will oversee all the operations functions of Mama Lycha Foods, LLC ensuring the efficient and productive execution of all operational processes. This role involves strategic planning, optimizing logistics, and implementing best practices to improve productivity and profitability. The VP of Operations will work closely with the Mama Lycha leadership team to support the company's growth goals while maintaining high operational standards
Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A master's degree is a plus. • 15+ years of multi-site experience preferably in the food and beverage industry or consumer goods • A minimum of 5 years of creative and inspired senior leadership experience supervising managers and driving innovation both within a department and across an organization • Process and results oriented with a strong sense of urgency. • Comfortable in ambiguous environments, while holding him/herself accountable for results and performance. • Excellent interpersonal, customers service, and communication skills both verbal and written • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for food safety and compliance (USDA, FDA). • Experience with hub and spoke models a plus • Experience working with ERP and TMS systems required • Ability to Travel • Bilingual English & Spanish, required