Vice President of Operations, Food Bank

Job overview

The Vice President of Operations role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. The posting lists compensation of $150,000 per year, described as commensurate with experience. Second Harvest Food Bank fights hunger in South Louisiana through food access, advocacy, education, and disaster response, serving community partners and programs across 23 parishes. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP leads warehouse, distribution, transportation and fleet, facilities, and inventory functions. The role strengthens operational capacity and resilience so the organization can distribute food and resources efficiently and expand its service to communities.

What you'll do

• Set direction and oversee regional operations
• lead and develop a cross-functional operations team
• establish annual goals and strategic plans
• support program expansion
• develop operating and capital budgets
• manage resources and project portfolio
• drive continuous improvement and change initiatives
• review operational and financial results
• mentor staff and conduct performance reviews
• support operational readiness, regulatory compliance, and disaster response.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president of operations

new orleans la

second harvest food bank

food distribution

nonprofit operations

warehouse operations

logistics

fleet management

inventory management

disaster response

$150,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• retirement
• professional development
• leave and holidays.

Why this role

Leads operations across a 23-parish service area; routine travel to meetings and events is normal, and occasional warehouse duties or response outside normal hours may be required.

About the employer

ThinkingAhead is hiring for this role. Industry: Community Food Services. Sector: 62.