The Vice President of Manufacturing will be at the heart of driving our manufacturing strategy, focusing not just on the big picture but also on the nitty-gritty, roll-up-your-sleeves work that ensures efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Leading with a hands-on approach, you'll be directly involved in the day-to-day operations, from optimizing production processes to spearheading innovative projects.
Alongside inspiring your team, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with them and cross-functional departments to foster a culture of operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.
Your role is crucial in maintaining our commitment to these values while also ensuring our manufacturing capabilities are agile and scalable to meet future demands.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Operations
Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and capacity.
Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation for manufacturing operations.
Oversee and actively engage in manufacturing operations from raw materials to finished products, ensuring adherence to quality standards, production schedules, and cost objectives.
Team Leadership
Provide visionary leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing professionals to achieve operational goals and objectives.
Participate in the recruitment and development of top talent, ensuring the team is equipped with the necessary skills to meet current and future business needs.
Operational Excellence & Innovation
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
Implement quality management systems to ensure that products meet or exceed customer expectations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase production capacity, staying ahead of industry trends and competition.
Implement best practices and advanced technologies to optimize manufacturing processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and supply chain, to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing processes, maintaining high-quality standards.
Collaborate with other senior leaders to align manufacturing strategies with overall business goals.
Collaborate with international manufacturing teams to achieve the best overall global footprint.
Safety Culture
Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing organization.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for manufacturing.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
15 years in manufacturing leadership roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a senior executive position
Proven track record of driving operational excellence, process improvement, and cost optimization
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire others, motivate cross-functional teams, and build and maintain effective relationships at all organizational levels
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term manufacturing strategies
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality products and services to customers
Experience managing manufacturing operations in multiple locations
Ability to travel between US and Mexico manufacturing facilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or advanced degree
Experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies; Shingo model experience
