VP of Operations
Miller Industries, LLC · Fenton, MI · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
The Vice President of Operations (Non-Manufacturing) is responsible for leading and optimizing all operational functions outside of manufacturing/production. This executive role oversees Supply Chain, Materials Management, Information Technology (IT), Quality & Compliance, and Project Management to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership (Non-Manufacturing Scope)
- Provide strategic leadership across all non-manufacturing operational functions.
- Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across corporate operations.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics for supported functions.
- Partner cross-functionally to improve enterprise efficiency, planning, and execution.
Supply Chain & Materials Management
- Lead supply chain strategy, procurement, materials management, logistics, and inventory control functions.
- Develop scalable planning and inventory management processes to support rapid business growth.
- Build and implement a master scheduling process that aligns demand, inventory, purchasing, and production requirements.
- Drive inventory optimization initiatives to improve material availability, reduce excess inventory, and increase operational efficiency.
- Establish reporting, forecasting, and materials planning processes to improve visibility and decision-making.
- Partner closely with manufacturing and production leadership to ensure alignment between supply chain execution and operational priorities.
- Manage supplier performance, procurement strategy, and supply continuity initiatives.
Information Technology (IT)
- Together with IT Director, oversee IT strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
- Ensure IT solutions working between ERP system & Project Management system.
- Ensure systems reliability, data integrity, and business continuity.
- Partner with executive leadership to align technology with business goals.
- Manage IT budgets, vendors, and enterprise systems.
Quality & Compliance
- Oversee corporate quality systems and regulatory compliance frameworks.
- Sure policies and procedures meet legal, regulatory, and internal standards.
- Lead audits, certifications, and compliance reporting.
- Drive continuous improvement in quality systems and governance practices.
Project Management / PMO
- Establish and lead a Project Management Office (PMO).
- Ensure effective prioritization, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
- Standardize project management methodologies and tools.
- Track performance, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and Manufacturing leadership.
- Serve as a key member of the Miller Industries leadership team.
- Drive alignment across departments to achieve enterprise goals.
- Lead change management initiatives and organizational transformation.
- Support operational scalability through improved systems, planning, and cross-functional execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, supply chain, or related functions.
- Demonstrated leadership in supply chain, materials management, IT, compliance, PMO, and operational process improvement.
- Experience implementing inventory management systems, planning processes, and/or master scheduling functions.
- Strong understanding of operational planning, procurement, inventory control, and enterprise systems.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enterprise initiatives in fast-paced environments.