Vice President Metal Manufacturing Job at Express Employment in Los Lunas

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Located in Los Lunas, NM

Salary: $190-205K

Job Title: Vice President - Alloy Products

Location: Detriot, MI or Los Lunas, NM

Division: Alloy Products (Americas & Asia Markets)

Compensation: $190-205K + 30% Profit Sharing

Position Summary:
We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Vice President to lead our Alloy Products division, responsible for managing operations, sales, and growth in the Americas and Asia. This role requires a strategic leader who can drive operational excellence, develop new markets, and foster a culture of high performance while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy:
  
  
  • Lead by the company's Vision & Values, executing sales and operational strategies to achieve business growth, operational excellence, and a performance-driven culture.
  • Develop and implement strategies for market expansion, product innovation, and operational improvements.
  • Serve on the senior management team, contributing to strategic decision-making and driving process improvement initiatives.
• Operations Management:
  
  
  • Oversee daily operations to ensure product delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness, exceeding customer expectations.
  • Remove waste and constraints to improve production efficiency and enhance overall productivity.
  • Ensure all site operations comply with federal, state, and local safety regulations, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Financial & Business Planning:
  
  
  • Own the P&L for the division and manage the annual budget to support business planning, manufacturing schedules, and capital expenditures.
  • Publish monthly business reports and provide insights based on Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, and People (SCQDP) metrics.
• Team Development:
  
  
  • Recruit, train, and mentor staff to develop a high-performing team that meets and exceeds business goals.
  • Set clear performance expectations and implement production management systems with measurable KPIs.

Qualifications:

• Experience & Expertise:
  
  
  • Proven track record of P&L responsibility with a minimum of 10 years in leadership roles within metals or related manufacturing industries (preferably operations/engineering).
  • Deep understanding of the metals foundry industry is highly preferred.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of sales, marketing, engineering, purchasing, financial planning, and operations.
• Education:
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is required; MBA is strongly preferred.
  • Lean/Six Sigma training is required, with a minimum of a Green Belt and a proven track record of driving operational improvements.
• Skills & Characteristics:
  
  
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead a business unit as its 'owner.'
  • Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment and ability to handle ambiguity and risk.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of negotiating, resolving conflicts, and building customer relationships.
  • Hands-on leadership style with a presence on the shop floor and strong emotional intelligence.
  • Ability to motivate and develop staff, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented culture.
  • Willingness to travel up to 30%, depending on primary work location.

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