Area Vice President

Group Vice PresidentAFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply "reports up." Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.Activities and ResponsibilitiesThe Group Vice President, reporting to the North American Components President, has the following activities and responsibilities:Responsible for the financial & commercial performance of the division (P&L)Provide oversight of all branch management personnel in support of both large customer VMI Programs and transactional customers by maintaining best in class service levels across the divisionAccountable for coordinating divisional and corporate resources to support divisional growth initiativesTrain and support team members in problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action techniquesProvide mentoring, development, and support for 2 direct reports and 7 indirect reports.Align regional priorities with corporate strategy.Ensure outstanding customer service levels.Remove organizational barriers and resolve significant escalations.Primary MeasuresRegional revenue and profitability.Customer retention/growth.Execution of strategic initiatives.Efficient and timely new business launchesProfessional ExperienceEducation:Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (Business Management / Finance preferred)MBA preferredWork Experience:Minimum of five (5) years of general management experience in the fastener industry or a similar high volume distribution environmentAbility to read and understand financial documents (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, etc.)Proficient with Microsoft Office and other Business tools. (Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, BI, etc.)Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels of customer, supplier, and company organizationsProfessional SkillsThe success of the Group Vice President will be evaluated on the basis of the following skills:JOB KNOWLEDGE: Understands all phases of work and related mattersAPPLICATION: Uses their job knowledge appropriately in both familiar and new circumstancesWORK QUANTITY: Produces expected volumeWORK ACCURACY: Produces work that is thorough and accurate with appropriate follow upCOMMUNICATION: Ability to understand and convey information effectivelyORGANIZATION & TIME MANAGEMENT: Ability to manage time and to plan, flex & coordinate workload effectivelyLEADERSHIP: Ability to direct the activity of others and/or to influence those around you appropriately, including delegating and developing employees where applicableINITIATIVE: Originates or develops continuous improvement ideas. Takes steps to support continuous improvement effortsMETHODOLOGY: Ability to effectively select and use appropriate tools & systems to accomplish tasksANALYSIS: Ability to extract relevant information or conclusions from varied dataPROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to recognize potential problems, correctly identify actual problems, and to take the necessary steps to prevent or resolve the issuePOLICIES & PROCEDURES: Understands and adheres to company policies & procedures as appropriateTarget Base Salary for this role is up to 220k. Bonus eligible.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWe are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer.