About the Role
The Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain is responsible for critical leadership, overseeing all operational and procurement/supply chain functions.
Key Activities
Operational Leadership:
Provide strategic direction and leadership for all operational functions, including manufacturing operations, procurement, and supply chain management
Champion the "safety-first" mindset and instill a safety culture.
Propagate key operational metrics and goals to drive ongoing continuous improvement and problem-solving strength.
Develop and implement strategies to foster the development of future operations leadership
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and own the ongoing business strategy
Develop an Operations process, sourcing, and performance roadmap aligned with the business and commercial strategy.
Manage and perform to an annual Operations budget, including revenue, cost savings, profitability, capital investments, and inventory levels.
Support the development and transfer to manufacturing of new products, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Operational Excellence:
Instill a metric and results-based operational culture at all manufacturing sites, regularly reporting and driving continual improvement of key performance metrics.
Improve manufacturing processes and plant capacity optimization across the enterprise.
Mature strategic sourcing and procurement organizations to secure more robust supply chains and better utilize resources.
Critical Success Factors:
Leadership:
Demonstrate accountability for all plant operations and instill a safety-first mindset
Propagate key operational metrics and goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Business Partnering:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and own the ongoing business strategy, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
Operational Excellence:
Instill a metric and results-based operational culture, driving continual improvement of key performance metrics.
Mature strategic sourcing and procurement organizations, building a lean culture of continuous improvement.
Preferred Skills
Strong financial acumen and experience in budget management, cost optimization, and financial reporting.
Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry preferred.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; MBA strongly preferred.
Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience, including 7 to 10+ years of leadership experience in key operations roles, with a focus on manufacturing and supply chain management.
Proven track record of driving operational transformation initiatives, including global footprint optimization and scalability.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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