Vice President, Operations Planning & Engineering

Vice President, Operations Planning & Engineering About the Company Highly regarded provider of automotive reconditioning services IndustryAutomotive TypePrivately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded1983 Employees1001-5000 Categories AutomotiveInsuranceServicesProperty AppraisalPaintRepair & MaintenanceMaintenanceAutomotive Service & Collision RepairConsumer Services Specialties SMART Automotive Reconditioning ServicesF&I Service PlansPaintless Dent Removal (PDR)Bumper RepairWheel Damage RepairInterior RepairsMinor Paint RepairsHeadlight BrighteningScratch RepairHail Damage Repairand Key Services About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Operations Planning and Engineering to join their team. The successful candidate will be a key driver of customer excellence, with a focus on operational efficiency and the delivery of superior value. This role is instrumental in leading continuous improvement projects, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring that operational processes align with the company's goals. The Vice President will be responsible for providing leadership in operations planning and analytics, leveraging data science for growth insights, and monitoring operational data to meet customer expectations. Additionally, the role involves the development and implementation of quality and performance measures, process improvement initiatives, and the standardization of work across all functions. Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, or a relevant field, with a minimum of 15 years' operations experience, including at least 3 years in a second-level leadership role. A minimum of 5 years in a similar role and level is required, and a Black Belt Certification in Six Sigma is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing a multi-disciplinary team, experience as an engineering or continuous improvement leader, and a strategic, data-driven, and metrics-focused approach. Personal attributes should include excellent leadership, team management, communication, and strategic planning skills, as well as being a critical thinker, and a trusted advisor with a strong industry and product knowledge. A proactive, deadline-conscious, and action-oriented mindset is essential for this role. Hiring Manager TitleCEO Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions EngineeringInformation TechnologyOperations

Created: 2024-11-13