Vice President of Operations

3 weeks ago


Forest, United States Advatix, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Vice President of Operations 

Role Summary 

Our client seeks a Vice President of Operations to assume a pivotal role in their plant operations. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily activities, the Vice President will ensure alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) within the plant, prioritizing the delivery of high-quality products, fostering a safe workplace, and optimizing profitability and efficiency across the organization. This position entails full profit and loss accountability, with oversight of the sales team externally. Moreover, the VP of Operations will be instrumental in nurturing employee development to unleash their full potential and enhance organizational effectiveness. We seek a candidate capable of effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels, including the Board of Directors. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Establish open communication lines with site employees, management/supervisor team, and peers in other locations 

  • Implement operational policies and procedures that ensure a quality product 

  • Foster a continuous improvement environment for all employees 

  • Manage business towards operational efficiency using a metrics-driven, continuous improvement approach for labor productivity, capacity utilization, expense management, inventory management 

  • Assist employees with career path and development in conjunction with company HR team 

  • Oversee and actively manage multiple functions within the business unit including estimating, scheduling, client services, and all manufacturing operations 

  • Create and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the business with high attention and commitment to ongoing world-class housekeeping 

  • Fosters high-performance customer-driven culture 

  • Consistently implement new technology into the operation 

  • Implement a culture of accountability throughout the facility, guiding in key functional areas 

  • Maintain and exceed budget objectives in the following areas: Salary and wages, Operating expense, Specific operational KPIs (labor productivity, asset utilization, inventory management), EBITDA, Cash management 

  • Occasional travel to visit clients, vendors, and other branch sites 

Skills and Requirements 

  • Must have at least 15 years of management or supervisory experience in a related industry 

  • Requires a four-year college degree in Business Administration or related field 

  • Proficiency in basic computer software, such as the Microsoft Office suite, is essential 

  • Must possess superior organizational, leadership, management, and communication skills 

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions 

  • Must be capable of supervising and developing employees with diverse skill levels 

  • Strong effective written and verbal communication skills are a must 

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents 

  • Capable of interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealing with abstract and concrete variables 

  • Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints 

  • Capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels 

  • Proven ability to enhance organizational effectiveness 

ADVATIX is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.   

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