Vice President of Operations
The VP/GM taking a hands-on approach to management will plan, guide, and direct plant operations to achieve objectives in safety, quality, production output, on time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of the business operations, including purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Control all operational aspects including revenue growth, profit, operations & production, quality, plant production development, health & safety, finance, and compliance for the plant
• Optimally ensure that manufacturing units improve on the standard efficiencies in terms of machine efficiencies, material yields, labor, and overhead costs versus budget
• Works to ensure that the facility’s financial goals are met, including monthly profitability and EBITDA targets
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure that operational activities and tactical actions are executed so that the plant’s working capital is properly managed
• Oversee employee management, while being a champion for safety at the facility
• Constantly assesses the facility’s operational efficiencies and seeks out opportunities to improve processes in an economic manner
• Ensure that quality standards are understood and meet acceptable limits in the manufacturing and distribution process.
• Assures that policies and documentation are current, and facility is compliant with customer audit requirements
• Implement a Plant Performance Tracking System which includes the key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Strong operational experience with the ability to establish and measure KPI’s
• Must have previous machining department or machine shop experience
• Proven financial acumen
• Experience in managing continuous improvement projects
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office