Vice President of Manufacturing

2 weeks ago


West Chester, United States Transwall Office Systems, Inc. Full time


Vice President of Manufacturing

Reports to: President

Prepared: September 2024

Transwall Office Systems, Inc., a dynamic and growing company, is seeking a Vice President of Operations. In this key leadership role, you will oversee critical functions that enhance salesforce efficiency and productivity, including Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Quality. Reporting to the President, you will play a pivotal role in guiding strategic decisions by evaluating growth opportunities and risks.

The Vice President of Operations plays a pivotal role in leading production quality, efficiency, and cost management for a business with over $45 million in annual revenue. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of Operations is responsible for shaping and executing the overall strategy for production. This role demands a strong expertise in manufacturing best practices, leadership of a diverse team, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will also possess the capability to implement growth strategies and oversee the introduction of new manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations

  • Oversee all functions related to Purchasing, Logistics, Manufacturing, Facilities, and Quality.
  • Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for Safety, Quality, On-Time/Complete Shipping, and Productivity.
  • Develop and manage the Operations budget, ensuring alignment with the Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP).
  • Demonstrate accountability and a comprehensive understanding of Operations' impact on the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement.
  • Lead strategic business planning initiatives in collaboration with other departments.
  • Conduct quarterly capacity planning based on forecasted demand.
  • Implement recruitment, training, retention, and career development strategies that align with company objectives.
  • Champion Total Quality Management (TQM) initiatives, providing strong leadership in the adoption of new technologies.

Purchasing

  • Oversee purchasing, materials planning, production scheduling, and logistics operations.
  • Ensure seamless coordination of order fulfillment across sales, estimating, engineering, and manufacturing, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
  • Direct the flow of orders and specifications between sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Logistics

  • Ensure the proper maintenance and operation of company delivery vehicles.
  • Oversee the management of purchasing, procurement, scheduling, and logistics functions.
  • Manage inbound and outbound freight operations to ensure efficiency and accuracy.

Manufacturing

  • Manage the plant to meet customer demand by overseeing and optimizing operational performance to ensure the production of quality products, delivered on time and within budget.
  • Establish and manage daily KPIs to monitor operational performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, On-Time/Complete Shipping, and Productivity.
  • Lead efforts to improve gross margins by reducing material costs and boosting productivity, all while maintaining quality, safety, and meeting customer requirements. Drive strategic technology initiatives to support these objectives.
  • Here's a refined version:
  • Integrate technology to enhance a flexible production system, ensuring quality at all production levels, accelerating order delivery, and reducing unnecessary costs.

Facilities

  • Manage and direct facility operations, including maintenance and maintenance records, fire system inspections, and security.
  • Assist with tasks related to safety and environmental systems.

Quality

  • Implement a continuous improvement plan focused on enhancing key KPIs, including employee training, development, and the expanded use of Lean tools to foster employee engagement.
  • Ensure the achievement of critical KPIs for quality while meeting requirements for safety, on-time/complete shipping, and productivity.
  • Here's a refined version:
  • Implement a continuous improvement plan aimed at enhancing key KPIs, including employee training, development, and the expanded application of Lean tools to support employee engagement.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a manufacturing strategy focusing on flexibility, quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
  • Foster positive communication and teamwork across departments.
  • Coordinate cross-departmental efforts to align with common goals.
  • Set and execute operational goals for staffing, equipment, systems, and processes, addressing both short-term and long-term needs.
  • Empower employees to meet customer demands by producing quality products on time and within budget.
  • Manage and track KPIs related to safety, quality, on-time shipping, and productivity.
  • Lead cost control initiatives to boost gross margins by reducing material costs and increasing productivity, while meeting quality and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with Finance and Operations to manage the budget.
  • Develop and implement effective recruitment, training, retention, and career development plans, including regular 1:1 meetings and performance reviews.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and maintain positive employee morale.

Qualifications

  • S. Industrial or related Engineering Degree
  • 10+ years hands on experience in manufacturing/management role
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, i.e., lean manufacturing, demand flow, ERP, etc.
  • Proven track record for effective leadership

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these requirements.

  • Requires periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
  • Visual acuity to read detailed information is necessary.
  • Ability to adjust work hours and work overtime as needed is required.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

  • Potential exposure to hot or cold temperatures.
  • Potential exposure to high noise levels.


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