VP Program Management Office

Circor Careers•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, inventory control, and manufacturing engineering. The role oversees production efficiency, operating expenses, budgets, workforce planning, employee development, customer relations, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. The position works with research and development, product management, purchasing, and quality personnel to support product strategies, improve supplier relationships, monitor product consistency, and identify improvement opportunities. It is accountable for enforcing facility safety and health policies, supporting employee wellbeing, and working to improve TRIR year over year.

Requirements

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 basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
Experience in global companies and managing relationships with a U.S.-based headquarters.
Strong computer skills, including preparing spreadsheets and using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and/or Access to analyze data and trends.
Experience with continuous-improvement or lean tools and practices, such as Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
Experience with or broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies.
Strong leadership, team-building, and coaching skills.
Ability to motivate people, assess employee skills, and support employee development.
Understanding of principles and applications related to manufacturing operations, maintenance, and engineering.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, including balancing production and maintenance needs.
Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills.
Adaptable and flexible.
Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
Ability to work with teams and lead decision-making in a team environment.
Highly motivated, results-oriented, and driven.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

MBA.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day facility operations, including manufacturing, assembly, production, inventory control, and manufacturing engineering.
Monitor operating expenses and identify cost reductions while maintaining product quality.
Review production schedules to ensure inventory targets are met efficiently.
Coordinate hiring and training for operations personnel.
Remove production constraints and allocate human and equipment resources to achieve established goals.
Promote a continuous improvement environment.
Develop and execute plant manufacturing budgets.
Analyze workforce requirements.
Conduct performance appraisals and provide coaching and guidance to operations employees.
Remove waste and process constraints to improve efficiency and productivity.
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 the facility’s 6S program, including timely communication.
Work with quality personnel to review product consistency, monitor scrap rates, and identify improvement opportunities.
Enforce safety and health policies and procedures, promote employee safety and wellbeing, help prevent accidents, and work to improve TRIR year over year.
Maintain superior customer relations.