POSITION SUMMARY

The vice president of manufacturing/operations reports to the President and is responsible for the direction, strategy, planning and execution of the company’s manufacturing operations and facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage employees and hands-on operation of the company’s manufacturing function

• Ensure the proper maintenance and functioning of the physical plant and building
  
  
• Ensure that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness
  
  
• Develop and monitor a ‘Balanced Scorecard’ of metrics to ensure key manufacturing and operational metrics are being met; communicate Balanced Scorecard monthly to LLC Partners, Senior Management, and review in depth with manufacturing staff
  
  
• Work closely with the executive management team on manufacturing plans, goals, and future product innovations
  
  
• Play and active role in senior-level negotiations with client companies and manufacturing partners
  
  
• Develop and implement a ‘Lean Manufacturing’ plan
  
  
• Lead the activities to achieve ISO9000 accreditation
  
  
• Develop and manage budgeting and budget execution with a focus on product costs and margins
  
  
• Direct all production control, materials management, quality systems, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities.

• Partner with sales, business development and engineering teams to ensure customer delivery and quality requirements are being met.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 10 years experience in product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or operations of high-volume plastic component manufacturing in a certified manufacturing organization (ISO9000 or equivalent).

• Experience in materials management, from planning through purchasing, and negotiation and administration of multi-million dollar procurement agreements.

• Established relationships with the full range of worldwide sub-contract manufacturers & suppliers, and familiarity with their capabilities, pricing strategies, and negotiation tactics.

• Success converting engineering prototypes into high-volume production with fast time-to-market and cost-sensitivity requirements.

• Ability to be flexible and operate in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment.

• Self-starter and a team player that will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

• Large- and small-company experience, ideally in leading manufacturing in a rapid-growth environment.

• BS in Engineering (EE, ME, Industrial Engineering) or comparable degree; advanced business degree a benefit.