VP/D, Plant Operations

Operational & Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution
• Drive value-stream optimization and Lean/CI initiatives that improve cost, service, quality, and resilience
• Partner with portfolio leadership to establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and governance for operational performance

S&OP Design & Execution

• Build and standardize S&OP processes across portfolio companies, integrating demand, supply, finance, and operations
• Improve forecasting accuracy, capacity planning, and decision-making discipline
• Coach leadership teams to sustain planning rigor and accountability

Working Capital & Financial Performance

• Lead initiatives to reduce inventory, improve payment terms, and enhance AR/AP performance
• Improve cash conversion cycle metrics through operational and commercial levers
• Provide accurate reporting and visibility into EBITDA and cash impacts of operational changes

Manufacturing & Plant Operations Support

• Mentor plant managers and operations leaders to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
• Conduct operational assessments and guide remediation plans
• Facilitate best-practice sharing and maturity-building across all sites

Strategic Value Creation & Transformation

• Own operational components of Value Creation Plans and 100-Day Plans
• Quantify operational improvement initiatives and support performance tracking
• Partner with Deal Teams during diligence to evaluate risks, opportunities, and integration needs

Executive, Board & Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare operational updates, KPIs, insights, and materials for executives, lenders, the Investment Committee, and Boards
• Support business reviews, site visits, and strategic planning sessions

Hoshin Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management

• Support development of annual operating plans and Hoshin strategy deployment
• Align operational initiatives to strategic objectives, resource constraints, and financial targets

Execution & Accountability

• Lead Operators, Associates, and Senior Associates on project execution and deliverables
• Maintain accurate VCP tracking, scorecards, timelines, and reporting cadences
• Ensure excellence in communication, follow-through, and stakeholder alignment

Requirements:

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or multi-site operations leadership
• Experience in industrial manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in S&OP design and execution
• Proven track record of supply chain optimization and working capital improvement
• Strong Lean / Continuous Improvement background
• Exceptional financial acumen related to EBITDA and cash flow mechanics
• Experience in private equity or transformation environments preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA a plus