VP of Operations

Overview:Bay Colony Search has partnered with an innovative industrial company to hire a VP of Operations in Burlington, MA. They have two other plants and the Plant ManagersGM's will report to you. You will have the opportunity to create best practices and a shared culture across all plants so bring your knowledge, your ideas, and your optimism to get the best out of each and every employee. You should be a solutions-oriented leader who has previous experience running a plant and has overseen multiple plants.Key Responsibilities:Provide strong, focused leadership to the management teamDevelop the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality, cost, and standardsEstablish process to monitor performance against key success factors (e.g. on time delivery, productivity, labor standards, safety, quality, waste scrap, cost). Implement action to address any deviation from target and this may mean moving some functions to different plantsWork closely with leadership team in establishment of budgets, labor standards, cost controls and the measurement of performance against budgeted goals along with the development and formulation of long and short-term strategic planning, policies, programs, and objectivesEnsure a culture of continuous improvement of quality, cost, and delivery resulting in outstanding results and satisfactionInitiate and coordinate major projects (e.g. plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, outsourced production selection and standards, technology upgrades, etc.)Assist with the identification and integration of potential acquisitionsQualifications:A proven history of leveraging the skills and knowledge developed in previous experiences and applying them in a way that brings leading edge, and best in class approaches, to smaller less resourced environmentsDeep understanding and appreciation for processes like S&OP, Annual Business Planning, and Business ReviewTrack record of results; financial, operational, business development, execution, and team developmentExperience working for a manufacturer that sold to defense contractors and understands the nuances of working with themStrong communication skills and the ability to develop and deliver persuasive presentations and to drive teamwork and motivate employeesUnderstand new issues quickly, seek information and buy-in, work well under pressure, provide effective delegation, and make sound decisionsStrong manager of people providing guidance, feedback, and coaching for employee's continuous development and improvementEnsure that the mission and core values of the company are put into practice, support professional development, provide ongoing feedback, and continuous improvement through Lean principles10+ years' work experience, 5+ as senior level Operations managerBachelor's or Master's degree in manufacturing, business, or a related field

Created: 2024-10-22