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VP of Operations

MRINetwork

VP of Operations

The VP of Operations drives the planning process for operations by overseeing and managing a number of functions which include: manufacturing, production planning, shipping and receiving, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, inventory control and purchasing.

Skills and Prerequisites:
  • Two-year Associates Degree required, Bachelors’ degree desired. 10+ years of progressive career progression within a manufacturing environment; specific experience with cold drawing of wire and/or bar preferred.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to engage and enable influence others and manage change. Driven, inquisitive, commanding, and hands-on problem-solving traits. Well versed in ISO standards and application in addition to Lean manufacturing.
  • Highly motivated, self-directed, and enthusiastic individual.
  • A passion for safety with personal accountability with proven ability to drive same throughout an organization.
  • Proven ability to drive shop floor execution and efficiency.
  • Strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Proven record of success managing and optimizing a manufacturing organization encompassing multi or continuous shifts.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in manufacturing philosophies, operations, processes and related technologies.
  • Proven ability to plan at both strategic and operational levels
  • Implementer of cultural change with strong bias for team work.
  • Proven ability to build and develop a high performing manufacturing team.
  • Cold drawing process knowledge preferred.
Reporting Requirements:

The Director/VP of Operations reports to the Chief Executive Officer

Description of Responsibilities:

STRATEGIC AND OPERATIONAL

  • Provide leadership and direction for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility across all shifts.
  • Develop and execute an annual plan supporting the company’s strategic objectives that will increase margins and establish quality and safety performance measures.
  • Maintain plant safety, adhering to all regulatory guidelines, ensuring a safe workplace for all employees.
  • Establish and achieve business objectives in the areas of safety, cost, quality, customer service and efficiency.
  • Coordinate production activities with Sales to ensure delivery commitments are met.
  • Lead efforts within Production, Scheduling, Procurement, Receiving and Shipping to ensure cohesion among the inputs and outputs of the manufacturing process.
  • Identify new capital projects necessary to fulfill projected customer demand and meet technology needs.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

  • Drive continuous improvement activities using lean, six-sigma and other appropriate methodologies.
  • Drive initiatives to maximize employee contribution in both product quality and production efficiency.
  • Develop and utilize metrics to meet established objectives and drive continuous improvement.
  • Lead process improvement activities, including process optimization and process re-engineering.

EMPLOYEE AND PLANT FOCUS

  • Lead a team comprised of four (6) Area Supervisors, Scheduler, and Purchasing Manager. Total workforce of approximately 50 production workers.
  • Ensure all managers, supervisors, leads and production workers are properly trained to perform their job functions in an efficient and safe manner.
  • Drive accountability for performance by maintaining prompt and accurate reporting systems on all aspects of plant operations.
  • Analyze and establish workforce requirements to meet customer demand and business objectives.
  • Ensure production goals are continuously met within applied labor standards.
  • Ensure the plant and equipment is maintained in a safe, operable, neat, and orderly fashion.
  • Oversee all hazardous and non-hazardous waste handling activities.
  • Maintain a tour ready, clean facility at all times.
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