Vice President of Operations

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Looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing manufacturing company for complex mechanical enclosures, mounts, cases for communications technology? READ ON!!!! The Vice President of Operations will oversee the day-to-day activities of multiple business units for the company, ensuring that the organization is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. Our client offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and a 401(k) plan!

Immediate opening for a Vice President of Operations in Chicago, IL who possesses:

• Degree in Engineering or Business required, MBA highly preferred
• 10-15+ Years Operations Leadership Experience
• Lean &/or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is preferred
• Previous experience in metalworking / fabrication industry is required, including but not limited to punching, pressing, bending, welding, finishing. Paint and assembly experience is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and policies involved in business and finance.
• Superior verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior managerial and diplomacy skills.
• Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  
  

Responsibilities Include:

• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Willingness to travel frequently to Rochester, MN and Orlando, FL along with future acquisition sites
• Implements Lean and Six Sigma concepts to drive company improvements
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business procedures.
• Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
• Ensures work environments are adequate and safe.
• Oversees manufacturing, purchasing, planning, inventory control, and quality teams, ensuring each is reaching goals set by departmental and company leadership.
• Plans, directs, controls, implements, evaluates, monitors, and forecasts budgets and cost of sales in each division to achieve financial objectives.
• Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; for major changes, meets with entire operations staff to explain changes, answer questions, and maintain morale.
• Improves customer service and satisfaction through policy and procedural changes.
• Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operations, engineering, technology, and customer service divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
• Projects a positive image of the organization to employees, customers, industry, and community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KEY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 401k
• Paid vacation + sick time + paid holidays
• Friendly, employee-centric company culture
• Amazing health benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc)
• Client is offering a base of $200-230K+ and target bonus DOE

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to info@venturehiregroup.com!