VP, Operations

Marmon Holdings•Hartselle, AL

About The Position

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Vice President of Operations, under the direction of the president, leads the operations function (including manufacturing, engineering, safety, quality, and operational excellence) for the company. This is a key position to the organization, responsible for developing and executing strategy to achieve company growth plans and meet customer needs in the most efficient and effective manner. The Vice President of Operations is accountable for establishing and implementing long-range goals, plans and policies that will improve operational efficiency and profitability. Will ensure the company’s operations are implementing industry best practices, reaching optimal performance, and achieving strategic goals. As an active member of the company’s executive team, leads and supports company strategy and initiatives to enable the company to be a great place to work and to win in the industry and with our customers. The Vice President of Operations, under the direction of the president, leads the operations function (including manufacturing, engineering, safety, quality, and operational excellence) for the company. This is a key position to the organization, responsible for developing and executing strategy to achieve company growth plans and meet customer needs in the most efficient and effective manner. The Vice President of Operations is accountable for establishing and implementing long-range goals, plans and policies that will improve operational efficiency and profitability. Will ensure the company’s operations are implementing industry best practices, reaching optimal performance, and achieving strategic goals. As an active member of the company’s executive team, leads and supports company strategy and initiatives to enable the company to be a great place to work and to win in the industry and with our customers.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of an advanced field of professional or technical learning, customarily acquired through formal instruction and study, typically a B.S. or B.A. Degree.
Minimum 15 years of manufacturing leadership experience
Minimum 7 years leading multi-site operations
Experience in Wire & Cable, or closely related industry
Proven track record improving productivity and performance, implementing and sustaining continuous improvement, and application of best practices.
Well-versed in methodologies such as lean and experience implementing in different environments.
Extensive experience with systems and productivity tools
Demonstrated history of hiring, retaining, and promoting world-class operations leaders and managers, with the experience, knowledge, and tools to be a performance management leader.
Recognized industry leadership in operational excellence; experience driving process improvement in a top-tier industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to drive process improvement and standardized work across a geographically distributed multi-site network.
A strong assessor of talent who can promote and drive succession planning at the site-level.
A change agent: experience in utilizing management analytics and financial information to drive functional and organizational change.
Ability to organize, retrieve and report information.
Leading results effectively/collaboratively through others especially those who do not report directly in the business and other functions
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in verbal and written form in front of small and large groups
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal tactfully with employees at all levels. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, employees, vendors, and others
Being part of creating and accelerating a high-performance organization
Curiosity and insight, development of a detailed understanding of our businesses, end to end value chains, markets, key customers, pricing, financials, etc.
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Strong subject matter expertise in marketing and technology, and the ability to communicate, guide, and coach others across a variety of levels and functions within an organization
Collaborative, partnership focused, solution-oriented approach in working with the team
Strong partnership with the members of the Division Leadership Team in supporting their most complex challenges
Functions as a visible champion and leader across the company
Handles challenging issues in a constructive way, and in the right communications venue
Able to have an Independent Viewpoint: ability to positively challenge ideas, proposals, and strategies
Effective representative and collaborative partner to external entities
Willingness to embody and embrace the values of Cerrowire

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of world-class processes in the areas of EH&S, working with the Safety function and plant leadership teams to develop a solid safety culture within the plants in order to achieve an accident-free work environment.
Operations Leadership: Oversee day to day operational activities including product manufacturing, warehousing, and inventory maintenance, order management and quality.
Establish and analyze Key Performance Indicators for all teams to drive cost reductions, cycle time reductions and quality improvements.
Develop and drive a comprehensive, continuous improvement strategy across the company
Identify and implement improvement opportunities throughout Operations to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and maintain or exceed quality and safety expectations.
Manage plant leadership teams and operational leaders to enhance best-in-class programs and processes.
Evaluate and execute key metrics to improve product and profitability within the plants.
Assess the company’s current operational capability and develop a recommended action plan to meet current and future demands.
Effectively maximize daily volume, profitability and delivery to increase profits
Ensure team members meet customer expectations by complying with product specifications, and shipping and packaging requirements, to avoid chargebacks and customer complaints.
Review and analyze productivity, report productivity to leadership; implement actions to improve output.
Lead the review and upgrade of manufacturing policies, procedures, and standards that will drive Cerrowire to a competitive advantage.
Execute established goals/targets for leveraging process standardization to deliver increased annual productivity and cost efficiency within the plants.
Effectively implement longer term succession and development plans for the next generation of manufacturing and operational leaders.
Maintain a high-level of motivation and morale in the plants in addition to building a team-oriented work environment.
Promote an atmosphere of accountability that focuses on quality and customer satisfaction
Maintain professional and effective communication throughout the organization with all levels of team members, fostering a positive environment and teamwork.
Company Leadership: Helps drive the development and execution of company’s growth strategy
Active and visible leader within the organization to build and support the culture and team member experience
Customer Leadership: Builds and develops collaborative relationship with sales & marketing organization
Understands key customer relationships and maintains company’s value proposition