Vice President of Operations
Industry: Manufacturing/ Electrical | Reports to: President | Location:Midwest
This premier manufacturer has over 100 years of history in bringing innovation into everyday life by offering a broad selection of specialty electrical products designed to meet the needs of today’s consumer. Starting in the late 1980’s, motion activated lighting, door chimes, and wireless lighting controls have been the product categories of focus. As the industry leader with leading market share, our client drives to innovate, design and build quality products remains a corner stone to our success.
This position supports division/company goals through manufacturing, distribution, quality and materials functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage all functions of purchasing, distribution, manufacturing and logistics
- Meet customer service needs through on-time performance with quality products
- Responsible for material variances/cost reduction goals
- Direct manufacturing development strategy for North America and Asia.
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Support / direct lean manufacturing principles
- Direct operations in the US, Canada, Hong Kong and China
- Manage supervisors who supervise employees in the Operations Department. .
- Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of this department.
- Carries out supervisor responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals, rewarding/disciplining employees and addressing complaints to resolve problems.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 4-10 years related experience and/or training in operations, finance, manufacturing or management.
- The minimum education required for the position is a Bachelor’s degree in operations, finance, manufacturing or management, Master’s degree (M.A.) preferred.
- Strong Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to company values.