Job Description

The Vice President of Operations has executive responsibility for company operations (Manufacturing, Quality, Material Control, and Facilities), providing strategic direction, planning, staffing, and oversight. 

PRIMARY DUTIES 

• Staff, develop, and direct the management team responsible for operations
• Establish and implement strategic plans for growth and improvement
• Ensure achievement of company operational goals and performance targets such as product cost, gross margin, yield, on time shipments, etc.
• Prepare, implement, and track operational plans/budgets
• Identify and implement new systems, technologies, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Prepare and present periodic reports on operational performance
• Maintain constructive communications with key customers

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience heading an operations group, preferably at a company with revenue in the $100M-$1B range
• Fifteen years of experience in high-technology manufacturing in a fab environment such as semiconductor, MEMS, LIGA, or fine-pitch PCB
• Experience with facility/capacity expansion, ERP implementation, and cost reporting/control
• Practical experience with lean manufacturing and six-sigma

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - Demonstrated record of leadership
• Education - Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline; MBA