The vice president operations is responsible for creating long-term strategic manufacturing plans as well as leading and ensuring the execution all matters relating to material and production control, process improvement, quality, capacity, and planning for all locations.
they will evaluate all existing systems, processes, and metrics with a view to recommending and then implement continuous improvement mechanisms and disciplines which will minimize production costs and waste while maximizing production quality and throughput.
no less important, the vice president operations will achieve these results by cultivating positive relationships across the organization while nurturing a culture of excellence.
reporting to this role are the manufacturing site operations directors, continuous improvement director, and advance manufacturing engineering director.
*duties & responsibilities*:
- work closely with the leadership team to develop and lead our manufacturing growth strategy including capacity expansion, improving responsiveness, top quality, and reduced cost in a safe, healthy and employee engaged work environment.
- measure and deliver on operational commitments.
- direct the establishment and implementation of annual operational objectives for production, with overall accountability for production growth, margin improvement, financial performance, kpi's, and customer satisfaction.
- develop effective processes, procedures, and metrics as per strategic plan initiatives.
- reduce costs and improve efficiencies by optimizing and establishing manufacturing standards including labor and materials.
- review production costs and product quality, and modify production and inventory control programs to ensure profitable operations
- recognize production problems and/or problems related to finished goods and take corrective action to continually reduce rework expenditures
- establish and maintain a positive labor/management relationship that is committed to the delivery of quality products, as ordered, on time, every time.
- control labor costs by effectively locating people and business where needed.
- proactively implement workforce changes etc.
to maintain and improve efficiency and meet production demands
- monitor quality control throughout the production cycle.
ensure product quality meets company standards at each point of the operation.
- establish plans and maintain records for effective inventory and production control for inventory, performance, and other necessary purposes
- achieve company goals and objectives.
deliver metrics/analytics to report back to the executive leadership team.
*qualifications/knowledge/skills/abilities*:
- possess a demonstrated ability to work and lead cross-functional work teams to accomplish strategically impactful projects.
- excellent analysis skills (e.g., modelling, "what if" analysis).
- self-starter with ability to prioritize with strong attention to detail.
- excellent verbal, written presentation, and informal communication skills with an ability to communicate complex technical concepts and facts using non-technical language.
- demonstrated ability to work in various cultural environments.
- balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products, and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.
- approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
- displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
- process-oriented, data-driven mindset for decision-making with strong lean manufacturing knowledge
- ability to lead and motivate others by articulating and implementing a lean vision for manufacturing.
- ability to build, develop and retain a high-performing team through assessment, recruiting, coaching, and developing others.
- demonstrated ability to take initiative and achieve results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- demonstrated ability being proactive not reactive.
*education/training*:
- engineering or related bachelor's deg