VP of Manufacturing

Location: Oceanside CA 92049

Email your word document resume to and reference the subject as Interim VP of Manufacturing

Position Synopsis

Our client is an aerospace & automotive manufacturer that has recently launched their newest revenue platform to propel revenue beyond $150M by 2023. They are seeking consultant to operate as their VP of Manufacturing that will act as the Executive Vice President of Operations Logistics and Fulfillment to run the company alongside the President CEO CFO VP of Sales and Head of People.

In conjunction with President and equity sponsor your gravitas will accommodate the companys vision mission and objectives. Constantly encouraging employees to reach new heights by leading by example and celebrating small and large wins.

If you are have been a COO VP of Supply Chain Vice President of Operations General Manager or Plant Manager that is ready for the next challenge this could be the right role for you.

• The head of operations will oversee aspects of supply chain logistics strategy inventory planning operational data integrity purchasing and procurement.
• Provide coaching and guidance to the fulfillment center providing organizational excellence and build a work environment that draws people to the team.
• Working with Chief Product Officer on creation of overall product strategy for the company including vision principles and execution.
• Drive positive transformation in operational aspects of the business and build a best in class data-driven group that supports deep analysis of the business inventory planning and accommodates the organizations future growth
• Develop inventory strategies that maintain ideal inventory levels to meet desired regional customer forecasted demand to achieve inventory turn goals while maximizing free standing cash flow.
• Ensure accurate inventory data across all systems including ERP 3PL portals and Big Commerce/Shopify.
• Implement a continuous improvement think tank amongst the executives to find time and delivery efficiencies to better serve customers needs.
• Work closely with head of technology to build profitability dealer analysis P&Ls that produce dynamic scorecards based on bestselling products quickest moving SKUs and inventory turnover ratios.
• Lead future dynamic inventory model build out with CFO that can forecast optimal inventory on hand for wholesale retail & ecommerce channels.

Qualifications:

• Experience in consumer goods durable goods industrial products apparel wholesale Big Box Retail eCommerce or automotive
• Someone who can resolve conflicts and create solutions as well as an excellent communicator
• Demonstrated ability to effectively inspire develop and lead a team; A leader who values teamwork excellence authenticity accountability integrity and commitment to the organizational values
• Possess in-depth knowledge of successful finance and operations strategies and systems to assure tight controls and sound financial reporting business planning and forecasting

Email your word document resume to and reference the subject as Interim VP of Manufacturing

Required Experience:

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