VP of Manufacturing Operations

7 hours ago


Tampa, Florida, United States Cirkul Inc Full time
About Cirkul Inc

Cirkul Inc is a rapidly growing beverage technology company on a mission to make a healthier world by helping people enjoy drinking more water.

The company has developed an innovative beverage delivery system that makes drinking more water delicious, fun, and personalized. This technology reduces the shipping weight of bottled beverages by 96% and uses 84% less plastic.

Cirkul offers its customers 100+ unique flavors, all with no sugar, zero calories, no artificial colors, and a range of functional enhancements online, at Walmart, and other retailers across the United States.

Hundreds of thousands of consumers are using Cirkul to transition from single-use plastics and sugar-filled beverages to healthier, better-for-you alternatives.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced VP of Manufacturing - Technical Operations to lead several technical staff organizations in the manufacturing function, including quality assurance, compliance, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance.

The successful candidate will lead the technical continuous improvement program for Cirkul and develop strategies to allow Cirkul to scale its manufacturing operations to meet increasing consumer demand.

The VP of Manufacturing - Technical Operations will have several senior-level direct reports and will sit on the manufacturing leadership team.

The role requires strong leadership and technical skills, with a high level of business acumen to make decisions that create multi-benefit results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead multiple technical manufacturing organizations, including quality assurance, compliance, manufacturing engineering, and maintenance.
  • Lead Cirkul's QA execution and QA continuous improvement program.
  • Develop and execute Cirkul's technical continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence programs.
  • Lead the manufacturing technical and automation masterplan, technical talent program, and technical training program.
  • Lead Cirkul's operate and maintain program and technical skill building programs.
  • Identify and implement best practices on equipment platforms, problem-solving, technical documentation, and technical systems and processes.
  • Develop and implement the equipment upgrades and planned obsolescence program to ensure little to no interruption on customer delivery.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience leading in a high-velocity manufacturing environment in roles of increasing responsibility.
  • 15+ years of experience in technical staff organizations supporting manufacturing and delivering world-class results.
  • 15+ years of experience leading equipment platforms, quality assurance, and/or asset management/life cycle programs.
  • 10+ years of leading senior managers.
  • Experience leading multi-site and/or multi-geography organizations or programs.
  • High level of technical understanding, including relevant manufacturing excellence, engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance systems, processes, and nomenclature.
  • High level of business acumen to make decisions that create multi-benefit results.
  • Demonstrated ability to turn general high-level direction into actionable plans.
  • Demonstrated ability to create a vision of the future, articulate that vision, and create actionable and measurable plans to achieve that vision.
  • Demonstrated ability to concisely brief executive leadership on business situations to drive to decisions and resolution.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Holds others to high standards and understands complex business issues.
  • Willing to work hard, stay until the job is complete, and demonstrate resilience.
  • Have a positive attitude, willing to work with multiple levels of employees, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary based on experience and market.
  • Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (including insurance for your fur babies).
  • Employee discounts on Cirkul products.
  • New corporate office space with great amenities.
  • Opportunity to work with a best-in-class team, in a hyper-growth company, taking over the hydration industry.
  • A culture that rewards results.

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