Vice President, Operations
-- Midwest (Closed)THE COMPANY
Our client is a leading provider of label and packaging printing equipment.
THE POSITION
The VP, Operations will lead a group to optimize functions including supply chain, logistics, quality, manufacturing, safety, service and technical support. This critical leadership role oversees all operations from procurement to manufacturing, including project management; demand / supply planning; and forecasting / S&OP across four verticals and OEM suppliers.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop, communicate and drive operations strategy across the company, adapting to changing business scales.
- Lead the Lean transformation, including implementation of KPIs and visual management systems.
- Assist with setting target goals; monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to meet goals; and analyze initiatives for KPIs and suggest improvement.
- Support growth initiatives, whether organic or through acquisitions, in collaboration with senior management.
- Foster a data-driven culture by collaborating with finance on profitability analysis and KPI development.
- Implement strategic procurement to optimize vendor selection, pricing and performance.
- Ensure exceptional customer experience through control of maintenance, repair and SLA dynamics.
- Drive operational excellence through Lean manufacturing and other best operational practices.
- Lead standard manufacturing, service, support and quality scorecard metrics.
- Integrate departments and regions to promote a collaborative environment.
- Communicate effectively across all levels of the company to ensure performance plans' thorough execution.