Vice President and General Manager

We seek a well-rounded Vice President Manufacturing and Operations who will be pivotal in overseeing and enhancing our USA manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the company's manufacturing operations, including production, quality control, supply chain, finance, computer systems, and personnel management. This is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, implement strategic initiatives, and drive growth within the organization with full P&L responsibility.

We offer the right individual an excellent opportunity for growth and development within our organization. The selected candidate must be willing to relocate and be flexible about traveling within the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the manufacturing plants, aligning with company goals and objectives.

2. Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Maintain robust control of overhead costs.

3. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure our products meet or exceed industry standards.

4. Supply Chain Management: Optimize supply chain processes, inventory management, and procurement to meet production demands while minimizing costs.

5. Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

6. Budget Management: Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, monitoring and controlling expenses.

7. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all relevant industry regulations and safety standards.

8. Customer Focus: Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to meet customer demands and maintain high customer satisfaction. Monitor and establish competitive product prices while delivering expected margins.

9. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and execution of the company's overall strategic plan.

10. Ability to understand financial reports, manage cash flow , and manage all aspects of business operations

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

2. Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing company, ideally as an operations director, or general manager.

3. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.

4. Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teams.

5. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

6. Experience in providing strong customer support and service and the ability to work with the sales and marketing team.

7. Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.

8. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

9. Ability to develop and execute strategic plans to drive company growth.

10. Demonstrated commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

11. Ability to effectively use ERP and Computer applications.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person