VP Program Management Office

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defence•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The VP Program Management Office provides leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of a manufacturing facility, including manufacturing, assembly, production and inventory control, and manufacturing engineering. The role oversees production performance, budgets, workforce planning, continuous improvement, product quality, supplier relationships, and facility safety. It also supports research and development and product management in developing new product strategies, and requires exceptional customer relations and people skills.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong leadership, team-building, and advanced coaching skills.
Ability to motivate people and assess and develop employee skills.
Understanding of principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, including the ability to balance production and maintenance needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making processes in a team environment.
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and driven.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Management, Operations, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive experience in a key leadership or management role at a manufacturing facility.
Experience with budgeting and expense management and a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Experience in global companies and managing relationships with a US-based headquarters.
Strong computer skills, including preparing spreadsheets and using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access to analyze data and trends.
Experience implementing and using continuous improvement or lean tools, such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
Broad understanding of safety systems and experience enforcing safety rules and policies.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Lead the facility’s day-to-day manufacturing, assembly, production, inventory control, and manufacturing engineering operations.
Monitor operating expenses and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining product quality.
Review production schedules across manufacturing departments to meet inventory targets and maximize efficiency.
Coordinate hiring and training for operations personnel.
Address production constraints, allocate personnel and equipment, and direct production employees to achieve established goals.
Promote a continuous improvement environment and remove waste and constraints to improve efficiency and productivity.
Develop and execute plant manufacturing budgets and analyze workforce requirements.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to operations employees.
Support research and development and product management personnel in developing new product strategies.
Work with the purchasing manager to develop and improve supplier relationships.
Maintain and support a superior 6S program, including timely communication.
Work with quality personnel to review product consistency, monitor scrap rates, identify trends, and determine improvement initiatives.
Enforce established safety and health policies and procedures, promote employee safety and wellbeing, prevent accidents, and work to improve TRIR year over year.
Maintain superior customer relations.