Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

1 day ago


East Millinocket, Maine, United States Curio Wellness Full time
Job Title: Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

Curio Wellness is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Vice President of Manufacturing Operations to lead our manufacturing team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving sustainable change within our business, planning, directing, and overseeing manufacturing, quality, distribution, and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and execute strategic initiatives related to manufacturing, sales operations, customer service, distribution, and logistics across the company.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while providing expertise and guidance on operational projects and systems.
  • Establish long-term manufacturing objectives that are aligned with business goals and manufacturing excellence principles.
  • Oversee manufacturing annual spend, 3PL spend, and procurement spend.
  • Work cross-functionally with sales, cultivation, procurement, people & culture, innovation, finance, and engineering partners to achieve performance objectives and strategic goals for the business.
  • Work with stakeholders to determine procurement needs, quality, and delivery requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering in the development of specifications for new products, processes, and capex requirements.
  • Direct and develop a safety & quality culture that engages all employees in the initiative of zero incidents.
  • Develop long-term strategic plans, including capacity plans for all manufacturing operations.
  • Create and secure approval for all operational and capital budgets.
  • Continuously develop, execute, and monitor quality and delivery standards to meet or exceed customer expectations.
  • Provide strong leadership to direct reports on the manufacturing leadership team.
  • Oversee all warehousing, inventory control, and logistical functions at plants.
  • Continually evaluate new materials and processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
  • Effectively manage working capital and capital expenditure projects.
  • Drive quality performance, efficiencies, and waste reduction through manufacturing excellence principles and continuous improvement.
  • Manage financial plans and goals to align with the activities and objectives of the company's overall business plan for growth.
  • Positively communicate and demonstrate the company's values by developing trust and respect among peers and staff, building strong teams and creative partnerships across the business.
  • Identify business challenges and opportunities and incorporate strategies to improve efficiencies.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree (BA, BS) in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or similar major or four (4) years of equivalent job-related experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in operations or manufacturing with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Excellent capital and project management skills.
  • Experience in continuous improvement methodology, manufacturing excellence a preferred skillset.
  • Thinks and acts strategically, creating a vision for the future and plan to get there.
  • Works well with others, functionally and cross-functionally, creating an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration.
  • Is a change-agent willing to challenge the status-quo to make things better.
  • Excellent planning, organizing, and project management skills.
  • Strong problem-solver, analytical.
  • High integrity.
  • Results-oriented, energetic, and manages time effectively.
  • Microsoft Suite, experience in ERP systems a benefit.

Curio Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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