Vice President of Operations

GRENZEBACH-posted about 18 hours ago

Full-time • Executive

Onsite • Newnan, GA

11-50 employees

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The Vice President of Operations leads the entire manufacturing and supply chain operation at the Newnan site, driving the development and optimization of the local production footprint, defining standards and targets for plant operations, and managing all supply chain activities including strategic purchasing, logistics, and engineering. The Vice President of Operations builds and advances the local manufacturing strategy in alignment with global objectives and business unit needs, ensuring operational excellence and optimal performance across the site.

Lead, structure, and coach functional teams across planning, order management, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, purchasing, spare parts and service execution.
Develop and optimize the local production footprint and supply chain standards, targeting manufacturing performance, cost control, and high service levels.
Oversee SCM, strategic purchasing, logistics, and engineering to achieve operational excellence, implementing global standards locally.
Drive organizational development, including staffing, hiring, and talent development aligned to local sizing requirements.
Negotiate major supplier contracts, award decisions, and framework agreements; manage supplier selection, performance measurement, and continuous improvement programs.
Benchmark local operations against external suppliers and Grenzebach global production footprint using KPIs, advancing continuous improvement and lean initiatives, e.g., 6S, waste reduction.
Ensure effective internal customer supplier relationships between manufacturing sites and business units.
Plan, approve, and manage CAPEX for manufacturing and supply chain investments in line with corporate global guidelines.
Guarantee delivery reliability, quality, and target costs for all operations, including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, spare parts, and service execution.
Champion operational excellence, driving process improvement, safety, visual management, and reporting practices.
Implement and ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance ESG standards.
Champion safety, ensuring compliance and proactive enhancement of safety protocols.
Lead site development activities, structure daily floor meetings, weekly improvement sessions, and department manager coaching.
Participate as a member of the company’s North America Leadership Team.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or equivalent experience, 10 plus years in a related leadership role.
Proven executive experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally with responsibility for site wide SCM, purchasing, logistics, engineering, and service execution.
Track record of driving organizational development, process improvement, and operational excellence, aligned to global and local requirements.
Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, and benchmark driven improvement capabilities.
Experience in CAPEX planning/approval, team coaching, talent development, and visual factory implementation.
Deep knowledge of standards, KPIs, and best practices for operational functions; hands on and data driven management style.
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing principles including 6S, waste reduction TIMWOOD, safety, and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, fostering effective cross functional collaboration and site leadership.
Familiarity with ERP systems SAP preferred and experience in automation environments.
Minimum 10 years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience.
Proven success managing production and engineering teams in a light industrial or automation environment.
Experience in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining processes and improving customer service.
Strong leadership, coaching, and cross functional collaboration skills.
Ability to manage performance through data driven KPIs.
Hands on, floor engaged leadership style.

MBA or advanced Engineering degree a plus.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certification is a plus.
Strong understanding of OEM business operations
Experience with SAP is a plus
Familiarity with ERP systems and visual factory tools.

FREE Employee Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision
FREE Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Gym Membership
FREE Life Insurance
20 PTO Days Starting Day 1
401k with Match
10 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Work Schedule / Remote work options

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