THE COMPANY

Our client is a leader in the wall décor and print-on-demand industry.

THE POSITION

The SVP is responsible for the direction, strategy, planning and execution for the company’s operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the performance of the operations group.
• Supports company officers in the development of long- and short-term policies, programs and objectives.
• Coordinates development of operational requirements with the Sales & Marketing group.
• Develops the manufacturing priorities, plans and procedures.
• Directs all production planning, procurement, production, quality systems and shipping / receiving activities.
• Develops the operating budgets and cost reduction goals.
• Monitors performance against budgets and improvement goals.
• Recruits and develops the manufacturing team to support the operational priorities and goals.
• Establishes specific objectives and priorities for the performance of key managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 to 20 years of executive leadership experience working in sizeable, fast-moving, entrepreneurial organizations with demonstrated P&L success. Multi-site experience is critical.
• Solid Lean implementation experience with a proven ability to effect change and develop a rapid continuous improvement culture.
• Strong leadership, project management and time management skills.
• A clear communicator with the ability to translate a business strategy into specific team objectives, breaking down organizational boundaries through collaboration to build strong relationships based on trust with all levels of employees.
• The candidate must be an engaged, working leader who is able to balance a day-to-day organizational focus with strategic initiatives.