The Vice President of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet the organization's current and future needs.  The VP of Operations supervises people managers and individual contributors.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of the organization's operations division.
• Oversee all manufacturing and production planning functions, ensuring efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage the supply chain, including sourcing raw materials, managing inventory, and mitigating risks.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce costs.
• Establish manufacturing policies in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, materials, usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.
• Build, develop and manage a team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies and improving employee relations.
• Collaborates with executive leadership and other divisions to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Collaborates with site managers to optimize operations and ensure smooth workflows.
• Manages inventory levels and implements efficient inventory management systems.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects.
• Establishes and administers the department's budget.
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the General Manager and other leadership.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• This position requires 25-40% travel.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Operations is preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of senior management experience in a Manufacturing/Logistics Environment.
• Manufacturing experience at a $100MM+ company.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in Lean/Six Sigma manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and best practices in supply chain management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. 

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Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

• Employees regularly work in a manufacturing or office environment.