VP of Operations

Job Description

The VP of Operations holds leadership oversight for all Manufacturing Operations and support functions and meeting of objectives including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and team member engagement. As a member of the Executive Management Team, you will have direct reports including: VP of Operational Excellence and Senior Directors of Operations.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manufacturing Responsibilities:

· Maintain and continuously improve high standards of manufacturing operations, product quality, delivery, safety and cost

· Maintain a safe and organized work environment

· Work with Engineering, Sales and Marketing, and Risk Management and Warranty departments to ensure coordination of manufacturing activities

· Evaluate and match production capacity to customer demand (Sales & Operations Planning process)

· Hiring, training and evaluation of department staff as well as developing and implementing team member training programs

· Promote high levels of team member engagement and constantly improve morale and working conditions

· Develop and retain strong manufacturing and operational excellence leadership teams.

· Meet budgetary commitments

· Lead manufacturing strategic planning

Operational Excellence Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement new automation and oversee project management, including capital projects

· Plant facilities and facilities layout management including managing inbound and outbound logistics and manage corporate materials group to meet inventory turn and inventory accuracy improvement goals

· Constantly evaluate and develop maintenance team skills

· Oversee the development and continuous improvement of Quality programs to include Standard Work/Work Instructions, Supplier Quality, Zero Defect Manufacturing, and Warranty resolutions

· Establish continuous improvement and production strategies that support the manufacturing strategic plan

· Work across all functions to create and drive a world class safety culture, strong delivery (on time to customer request & past due) improvement, cycle time and inventory reductions, improved quality and year-over-year cost productivity

· Implement strategies to improve the predictability of core processes - partner with Sourcing, Materials, Planning and others to ensure one-piece flow

· Establish a culture of accountability throughout the organization by facilitating an effective goal deployment that aligns with corporate goals

· Integrate Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing tools to consistently improve flow, reduce waste and drive productivity

EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

Senior Manufacturing or Manufacturing Executive with 15+ years of management experience for multiple sites

Proven experience in manufacturing, assembly, supply chain. operations, Lean, P&L, and first-rate leadership skills

BA/BS in industrial, mechanical or business administration, or a 4-year technical degree in a related discipline

Excellent safety record

Experience with HR related subjects

Ability to work with a diverse team of professionals

Willingness to travel domestically

Salary 200,000 – 235,000 DEO and both STI and LTI Bonus permantech(dot)comCompany Description

company focused on growth, innovation, and customer focus

Full-time