Employment Opportunity

Vice President - Manufacturing

Overview

Manages all activities related to multi site, global manufacturing operations. Change agent, drives and supports lean manufacturing, and strategic sourcing across the organization. Exceptional leadership and organizational development skills to adapt and transform manufacturing organization in unison with company’s long-term growth initiatives. The position will report to the Group President.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image for multiple domestic and international facilities.
• Provides input to the development of Group’s strategy and growth plans.
• Will play a key role in defining and supporting new product development & introduction.
• Operational Excellence- a strong passion and drive for lean manufacturing.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Develops comprehensive programs in Lean manufacturing, Lean implementation and practices throughout FMG facilities.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Long-term plan for capacity expansion and capital projects.

Skills & Experience

Education:

4 year College Degree with a Technical Major. An MBA is preferred.

Experience:

Required:

• 15 years of applicable Manufacturing Leadership.

Other

Benefits

Extremely attractive benefits program

Salary

Competitive compensation based on experience, plus bonus.

Location

Willis, TX

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