Vice President of Operations - East Operations

FUCHS Lubricants • Fairhaven, MA

110d • $225,000 - $265,000

About The Position

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career. The Vice President of Operations is a key Supply Chain Leadership Team member. This role leads people, processes, systems, and resources to drive operational excellence and achieve financial and business objectives across our east operational plants in Fairhaven, MA; Huntington, WV; and New Castle, DE.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree (MBA) preferred.
• 10+ years of cross-functional management experience in manufacturing operations, with 10+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated business acumen, strategic execution, and operational leadership.
• Proven experience in business growth, performance optimization, and system integration.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and business applications.
• Experience with MRP/ERP implementation and optimization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organizational skills.
• Clear communication and leadership across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex business environments and execute strategic direction.
• Strong emphasis on responsibility, accountability, and motivational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direct oversight of Operations, Logistics, and Engineering functions.
• Oversee the integration of our unified company strategy with East Operations, ensuring alignment with our long-term vision and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement systems for effective internal management and operational efficiency.
• Lead the development and execution of a strategic plan aligned with the company's vision, goals, and objectives.
• Provide leadership in organizational integration efforts, ensuring seamless execution of operating models, KPI alignment, and strategic tracking.
• Align business development and operational objectives to drive long-term success.
• Implement and track Supply Chain Strategic Plan KPIs to enhance operational excellence, S&OP processes, technology adoption, and key projects.
• Ensure clear accountability and communication across all functional teams to support our east operations.
• Track and optimize primary business processes for measurable results.
• Develop a data-driven execution plan with realistic, sustainable objectives.
• Build agile departmental structures and processes that adapt to evolving business needs.
• Drive performance management, set goals, track progress, and provide timely feedback.
• Partner with the finance team for budgeting, reporting, and financial guidance, analyzing profitability, cost management, and cash flow opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees