VP of Operations

Bath Concepts•Libertyville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The VP of Operations directs overall manufacturing operations, ensuring the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with the company quality standards and customer delivery requirements. In addition, this position will oversee Quality, Safety, Warehouse, Fulfillment and Freight.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering, or like experience.
Minimum of 20 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment
Lean/Six Sigma certification/experience required
Advanced computer literacy to include Word, Excel and Outlook
General knowledge of company products and procedures
Working knowledge of account methods and cost control procedures
Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, customer specifications, general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as algebraic formulas, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Wear required safety equipment when on shop floor.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to stand.
Occasionally required to walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; and lift up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Nice To Haves

MBA or related Master’s degree preferred.
Thermoforming experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments and directly supervise the manufacturing staff to ensure the achievement of production objectives at the lowest cost consistent with company quality requirements.
Establish and review production schedules to ensure timely delivery of customer products.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements in methods and processes to increase productivity and quality.
Develop plans for the maximum utilization of materials, machines and employees.
Review production costs and product quality; modify production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division.
Develop and recommend plant capital and operating budgets to ensure conformance to budgets.
Develop and review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental and various regulatory agencies.
Enforce safety and work rules and company housekeeping standards.
Ensure compliance with all quality, safety and sanitation regulations.
Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the manufacturing of company products, a Quality Assurance team, Fulfillment and Warehousing team and the freight department.
Carry out supervisory 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.