VP of Operations

About the role

The VP of Operations directs overall manufacturing operations, ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company quality standards and customer delivery requirements. This position oversees Quality, Safety, Warehouse, Fulfillment, and Freight.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments and directly supervise the manufacturing staff to ensure the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with company quality requirements
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality
• Develop plans for the maximum utilization of materials, machines and employees
• Review production costs and product quality; modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division
• Develop and recommend plant capital and operating budgets to ensure conformance to budgets
• Develop and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and various regulatory agencies
• Enforce safety and work rules and company housekeeping standards
• Ensure compliance with all quality, safety and sanitation regulations
• Supervise subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the manufacturing of company products, a Quality Assurance team, Fulfillment and Warehousing team and the freight department
• Overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering, or related field
• Minimum of 20 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ledger/Six Sigma certification/experience required
• Advanced computer literacy to include Word, Excel and Outlook
• General knowledge of company products and procedures
• Working knowledge of account methods and cost control procedures
• Thermoforming experience a plus
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to apply concepts such as algebraic formulas, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables