VP Strategic Operations

AHF•Mountville, PA

About The Position

The VP, Strategic Operations will be paramount in steering AHF’s operational strategies and results, overseeing the day-to-day administrative and strategic operational priorities, and ensuring that the company runs smoothly and effectively meets its goals. This role will provide valuable input and analysis, helping the executive leadership team develop and execute strategies that drive the organization forward. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Strategic Support: Provide strategic support to the COO in developing and executing key initiatives, projects, and priorities that drive efficiency, quality and productivity across the organization. Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and coordination among owners/BOD, executives, teams, and departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the organization. Analytical Support: Provide recommendations for strategic agenda items via thorough evaluation of alternatives, risk identification, along with business case for recommended alternative and resources/actions required to implement Information Management & Revenue Optimization: Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources to provide insights, data, and recommendations to support decision-making processes. Provide recommendations for strategic agenda items via thorough evaluation of alternatives, along with business case for recommended alternative and actions required to implement Project Management: Oversee and manage key strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution, monitoring progress, and coordinating resources as needed. Risk Management & Compliance: identify potential risks, from supplier qualifications through legal and regulatory requirements, both domestically and international, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Lead (or assist) compliance and quality resources / teams. Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, cultivating partnerships and promoting the organization’s mission and objectives. Meeting Management: Manage and coordinate strategic priority meetings, including setting agendas, preparing materials, and ensuring follow-up actions are executed. Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective operations and compliance with regulations. Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to track progress towards organizational goals, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular performance updates. Change Management: Support leadership in managing organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and process improvements, ensuring smooth transitions and successful outcomes. Crisis and Risk Management: Assist in crisis preparedness, response, and management, including risk assessment, communication strategies, and contingency planning. Special Projects: Undertake special projects, initiatives, and assignments as assigned by the CEO or top-level executives, providing support and ensuring successful completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business operations / strategy with an equally strong mastery of analytics and great storytelling (communication skills)
Minimum of 7+ years in progressive roles within the manufacturing operations discipline.
Relevant industry experience; PE experience is a plus
Passion for technology and scaling businesses
Boardroom polish and professional demeanor - must have excellent communication skills; both written and oral
A bias for action, as well as a strong sense of practicality and efficiency
Intellectual curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn from a wide range of people
Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomy
Successful track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to effectively persuade senior leaders and colleagues at all levels of the organization
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive and positive relationships across the organization at all levels
Demonstrated ability to simplify & streamline processes, eliminating analytical complexity while retaining the quality and integrity of financials
Proficiency with Microsoft Office application; effective Excel, pivot table, modeling skills, and ability to develop presentations with PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Experience with OneStream/Hyperion, Infor M3, and Microsoft BI is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide strategic support to the COO in developing and executing key initiatives, projects, and priorities that drive efficiency, quality and productivity across the organization.
Facilitate effective communication and coordination among owners/BOD, executives, teams, and departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the organization.
Provide recommendations for strategic agenda items via thorough evaluation of alternatives, risk identification, along with business case for recommended alternative and resources/actions required to implement
Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources to provide insights, data, and recommendations to support decision-making processes.
Oversee and manage key strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution, monitoring progress, and coordinating resources as needed.
Identify potential risks, from supplier qualifications through legal and regulatory requirements, both domestically and international, and develop strategies to mitigate them. Lead (or assist) compliance and quality resources / teams.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, cultivating partnerships and promoting the organization’s mission and objectives.
Manage and coordinate strategic priority meetings, including setting agendas, preparing materials, and ensuring follow-up actions are executed.
Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective operations and compliance with regulations.
Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to track progress towards organizational goals, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular performance updates.
Support leadership in managing organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and process improvements, ensuring smooth transitions and successful outcomes.
Assist in crisis preparedness, response, and management, including risk assessment, communication strategies, and contingency planning.
Undertake special projects, initiatives, and assignments as assigned by the CEO or top-level executives, providing support and ensuring successful completion.