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Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain

Wallingford, CT, USA

Job ID

7397

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Packaging

Date Posted

August 26, 2024

Date of Expiry

September 17, 2024

About the Role

The Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain will be responsible for overseeing all operational and procurement/supply chain functions. You will be instrumental in driving operational efficiency, scalability, and growth to support our ambitious targets.

Key Activities

  • 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 culture of safety throughout the organization.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Demonstrate accountability for all plant operations and instill a safety-first mindset

  • Propagate key operational metrics and goals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

  • 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.

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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