VP of Operations

CRH Plc.•Lakeland, FL

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Oldcastle APG is searching for a dynamic and results-oriented Vice President of Operations to support profitable growth in our industry-leading Lawn & Garden business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing operational plans, driving improvements and results across our manufacturing sites. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will align with functional and business leaders to guide a high performing operational team. In this role, you will foster an operational environment which promotes safety, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and an emphasis on developing our people to their full potential. This is a key leadership, impactful role within our growing business and those that are highly motivated and driven to results will have ample opportunity to succeed and develop.

Requirements

Proven success (10+ years) in driving and achieving growth and profitability targets
Demonstrated passion for analysis; able to easily draw upon financial, operational, or functional data to drive sound decision making
M&A proficiency and experience - target identification, integration planning and execution, post-close issue resolution. The role is also accountable for leading greenfield projects
Desire to understand our industry and markets with strategic capability to assess trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth
Act as a champion for Inclusion and Diversity, ensuring fair and equitable recruitment, selection, promotion and discipline practices for all

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of operations, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance and housekeeping across all manufacturing sites
Natural leader and Change Agent, skilled at maintaining an agile and collaborative operations team, across a wide geography. Coaches, mentors and supports team members to succeed
Lead and challenge purchasing efforts, ensuring best value when procuring raw material, packaging and equipment
Ensure manufacturing sites optimize production scheduling, whether in-season or when following demand plan / forecast for pre-pack. Assist Regional Operations Managers in creating and executing plans for co-packing partners
Work with direct reports to manage inventory of finished goods, raw materials and packaging appropriately
Closely align with Logistics and Customer Service teams to optimize freight across the network
Key contributor to CapEx plans and execution
Leader of sustainable efforts, from fuel consumption to waste management
Sound understanding of costing, supporting timely and accurate cost updates
Encourage innovation, continuously identify best practices and disseminating ideas across the business

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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