VP of Operations

Location: ONSITE - Jessup, MarylandSalary: $240k/yr + 30% bonus

POSITION PURPOSE

The Vice President, North American Operations (VP of Operations) is a senior leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant manufacturing, quality, and supply chain operations across facilities in the United States. This role involves driving operational excellence, ensuring high-quality standards, optimizing engineering processes, and managing the end-to-end supply chain to meet business objectives and deliver exceptional value to customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee multiple manufacturing plants across the US, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies that align with corporate goals, including capacity planning, production scheduling, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements across all plants.

• Partner with the Director of Quality, Engineering, and Applications to establish and maintain high standards of product quality across all operations, ensuring adherence to industry standards and customer specifications.
• Develop and implement quality control systems to monitor and manage product quality throughout the production process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects, waste, and variability in manufacturing processes.

• Oversee engineering functions, including process and reliability/maintenance engineering, to ensure alignment with manufacturing and business objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of new technologies and processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Manage capital projects, including budgeting, planning, and execution, to support plant expansions and upgrades.

• Lead the supply chain function, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution, ensuring the seamless flow of materials and products across the supply chain.
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and partners to ensure the availability of critical materials and components.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to the operations teams in the US, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the executive team to develop and execute operational strategies that support overall business goals.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team, ensuring the effective succession planning and talent management across the organization.

• Develop and manage the operational budget, ensuring alignment with corporate financial goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Drive cost control initiatives while maintaining a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Vice President, Operations will report to the VP, MD - Americas. As part of the Americas Leadership Team, this individual will have significant interaction within all levels of the business, regionally and globally as well as with sister entities.