Vice President, Operations

Responsibilities

• Leads all manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple locations for North America through both matrixed and direct reporting structures supporting multiple business groups
• Directs business objectives and develops organizational practices to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives at proper customer service levels
• Analyzes activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and operating plans addressing current conditions
• Develops strategy and implements long-range plans, develops operating budgets and resource plans to execute growth initiatives in collaboration with key leaders
• Ensures that proper plans and processes are in place to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
• Evaluates and holds managers accountable for compliance with established practices, objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives
• Collaborates on activities across multiple operations such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, transportation, distribution, import/export, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency
• Drives continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operating cost

Qualifications

• 15 + years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, distribution and supply chain
• 5+ years of experience leading global operations projects preferred
• Bachelors’ degree from a four-year accredited college in business, engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across multiple disciplines
• Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates fact-based decisions that have a positive impact on work performance or division and the total business
• Proven track record of increasing efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing setting
• Demonstrated agility and ability to drive multiple initiatives in parallel
• Strong problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
• Ability to inspire, motivate and lead people in a matrix organization
• Open to frequent travel within North America