Vice President of Operations

About the role

The Vice President of Operations will lead HMC Products through the next phase of growth, driving operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring achievement of business goals and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence to ensure achievement of business goals and customer expectations.
• Create and lead a culture of continuous improvement by introducing process improvements and KPIs to monitor progress and success.
• Work closely with the VP/GM on manufacturing & engineering plans, goals, and project innovations to ensure a competitive market position and product profitability.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ProMach and ensure best practices are shared and implemented.
• Interface directly with customers and vendors as needed to support business.
• Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to team members.
• Develop and communicate individual growth paths for team members.
• Promote and instill a strong quality culture to exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate with leadership and team members to ensure alignment to schedules and agreed upon company objectives.
• Utilize Lean tools to provide a visual workflow, including a visible working schedule and celebrations of successful continuous improvements.
• Work with the leadership team and employees to ensure a culture of "safety first" and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
• Drive accountability, performance management, and team development.
• Serve as a senior advisor to internal departments and a point of escalation for key issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or applicable discipline required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years’ manufacturing/operations experience, with proven success in a related leadership position in an automation manufacturing environment; knowledge and experience in Packaging Machinery preferred.
• Proven track record of strong managerial expertise involving manufacturing-based problem solving, personnel management, and employee morale development.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) to ensure successful interactions within all levels of the ProMach organization.
• Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding goals, change management, and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean process with a demonstrated ability to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
• Strong knowledge of financial metrics including revenue recognition principles, product costs and margins, and labor absorption.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, with the demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire others.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in packaging machinery is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of financial metrics and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean process.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Customer service and relationship management.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Team building and coaching.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs.
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Wellness program.

Pay

$150,000 - $175,000 base salary, with a potential bonus opportunity of $35,000 - $40,000.

Schedule

Full-time position.