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VP of Operations

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Summary The VP of Operations is an executive leader reporting to the President, with accountability for all manufacturing operations including machine shop, assembly, test, facilities maintenance, procurement, planning and safety. This role owns operational performance, productivity, capital expenditures for production equipment, and team development while driving results in OTD, TAT, and annual cost savings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Lead a multi-function operations organization with full accountability for all associated business results
  • Lead operations team to deliver >95% on time delivery of quality product to CEF customers
  • Drive productivity, cost savings, and continuous improvement through consistent operational strategy and holding the team accountable for simple metrics
  • Improve internal machine shop OTD and lead the team to achieve earned hour targets
  • Partner with the President, Finance, Sales, and senior leaders to drive growth, operational strategy, and new business support
  • Model an owner’s mindset by challenging the status quo, making data-based decisions, and building operating discipline
  • Improve performance through building structure, talent and process
  • Use operational analysis and analytics to identify constraints, improve throughput, prioritize resources, and make tactical decisions that support daily execution and customer commitments
  • Owner of operational Capital Expenditure plan and budget
  • Ensure operational issues impacting the Quality System are escalated, resolved, and sustained through effective corrective action
  • Ensure operations adhere to and is prepared for audits pertaining to AS9100
  • Partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Quality to support customer needs by improving responsiveness, issue resolution, on-time delivery, and communication on critical orders
  • Own and present all operational metrics quarterly to Corporate Executives
  • Own the creation and presentation of annual operations business plan
  • Build leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, and development of direct and indirect reports
  • Strengthen communication, teamwork, and a performance culture across operations
  • Build a high performing team through performance management and recruitment of top talent

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees subordinate managers who supervise various employees in the Assembly Department, Facility Department, Purchasing/Materials Department and Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related field plus a minimum of 10 years direct industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate will come from a high-performing manufacturer of engineered components with high mix / low volume operations. MBA Degree and experience in the aerospace and defense industry is preferred, but not required. Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, MRP systems, and database software.

Must be able to travel 10% of the time

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hand to finger, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air conditioned and heated office.  The noise level is moderate.  The shop floor is in the same building as the office and will be required to occasionally visit the shop which may expose the employee to loud noise and fumes.

This is an onsite position. Regular physical presence at the CEF facility is required.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Full Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health Benefits, FSA/HSA, Vacation, Personal Time, Holidays, 401K, ST/LT Disability, Life/AD&D Ins., Legal Ins., Identity Theft, Pet Ins., Auto & Home Ins., Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Performance based bonus and long-term incentive compensation eligible

 

FLSA Exempt
Salary Range $190-$215k depending on experience
Reports to President
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