Vice President of Global Operations

This is a key leadership position with day-to-day and management oversight of Global Manufacturing Operations, including production, supply chain, warehouse, quality, fulfillment, and logistics.

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Key ResponsibilitiesThrive within a fast-paced environment and provide organizational leadership through rapid and cyclical growth.Lead the development, change management, and execution of a manufacturing strategy while building a best-in-class operations team.Build a Lean enterprise organization.Drive continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management.Conduct regular financial reviews of manufacturing efficiency metrics, including utilization, production, delivery, labor efficiencies, equipment/machinery performance, materials usage, and yield loss.Ensure manufacturing departmental decisions and project plans align with sales, product development, supply chain, safety, and other cross-functional organizations.Lead and oversee departmental budgets, including the management of capital improvement projects within established return-on-investment metrics.Build and develop a strong sourcing team and implement a strategic global sourcing plan, driving material cost reductions and supply chain risk mitigation.Establish strong relationships and partnerships with contract manufacturers, collaborating closely to deliver on-time, on-spec, and on-budget results.
QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or master’s degree preferred.Six Sigma and Lean certifications.Expertise in deploying and managing ERP systems (e.g., SAP).Experience deploying and managing ISO-compliant processes and organizations.At least 10 years of manufacturing industry experience required, including a minimum of three years in operations management.Ability to lead effectively in a bilingual environment.
Desired AttributesPassion for individual and team development at all levels within manufacturing.Commitment to cultivating and promoting a culture where individual and team contributions are recognized and rewarded.Demonstrated experience in the selection and continuous improvement of global manufacturers and suppliers.Ability to engage and empower a high-functioning, results-driven organization.Proven capability to communicate, influence, align, and establish trust both internally and cross-functionally.Strong financial acumen regarding operational budgets, efficiency, capacity management, overall performance, and margins.Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. xzbcwsv A hands-on approach combined with an enthusiasm for continuous learning.