Humanetics Group
Vice President of Operations
Humanetics Group, Farmington, Missouri, United States, 63640
Qualifications
This person will need to have both strong analytical and communication skills, with a desire to work for a fast-paced, customer-focused organizationIn addition to exceptional leadership, you must have a “roll-up your sleeves” attitude and a strong attention to detailInnovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attentionJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisionsOrganizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversityAdaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected eventsAt least 15 years of experience to include accountability for operations strategy, development, and execution within a high-tech engineering environmentDegree in Engineering, Business Management of LogisticsExtensive experience in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing organization with responsibility spanning quality, manufacturing and engineeringManagement experience in one of the following industries: automotive, aerospace, custom industrial or other niche manufacturingExperience managing or overseeing multiple facilitiesExperience applying lean/Six Sigma principles in manufacturing, plant operations, ERP implementation, on and offshoring and engineeringDemonstrated skill diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issuesPosition requires travel at least 30% of the time for business purposes (within US and international)Responsibilities
Role Purpose: This position will oversee and manage the global manufacturing operations for Humanetics – the world’s leading manufacturer and pioneer of the crash test dummy and other related crash test devices, safety equipment, software solutions and sensor technologyReporting into the President and CEO, the VP of Operations will work closely with functional executives across the businessIn this role the COO will perform a full review of current operations, processes, technology implementation and customer focus and implement programs that improve quality, productions speed, accountability and efficiency by leveraging agile methodology, lean manufacturing and data driven business systems. (S)he will be responsible for driving a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement and accountability(S)he will oversee department efforts to hire and retain the best, manage talent and create mentoring opportunitiesThis position is accountable for managing metrics, service, inventory management, safety and ultimately for understand how to deliver an extraordinary customer experienceCreate, communicate and deploy effective growth strategies, technology, organizational development and SOPs through operational excellenceDirect all activities across facilities by coordinating requirements with leadership, sales, engineering, procurement, production, shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality functions and technology centersLead engagement with manufacturing units, R&D, marketing/sales, customer service, purchasing and distribution to ensure new products, processes, plans, promotions, and service requirements are translated into manufacturing operational plansMeet customer requirements by directing operations according to established company policiesMinimize and resolve external business-related concerns by maintaining liaison with local and divisional quality, R&D, marketing and facility staff to investigate and resolve customer issuesDevelop short- and long-term strategies and investment proposals which will allow the company to achieve competitive advantages, service leadership, and cost reductions through efficient lean manufacturing methods including automation, systems, software, and hardwareEnsure that quality, cost and production targets and metrics are identified and deliveredProvide expertise to executives in the development and implementation an overall manufacturing and related business strategy, including acquisitions, in order to support business objectivesImplement current and new business activities by developing plans and strategies to meet customer requirements; supports internal, regulatory or customer auditsManage production efficiencies through cost-effective management of procurement, production planning, inventory management and labor and resourcesEnsure efficient operation of all manufacturing facilities by evaluating each facility’s cost, quality and service level performanceProvide engineering and technical guidance for all facilities to meet or exceed business goalsDrive overall improvement and growth strategies at each facilityMonitor the financial reports, direct changes and process improvements to ensure business unit profitabilityPrepare and manage capital project budgets for cost reduction, quality improvement and production expansion at existing facilities, or at new facilities as may be required to support business objectivesDevelop necessary capital programs for sites to maintain manufacturing competitiveness in the respective marketStandards, ESG and Quality processesUnderstand health and safety standards and local regulatory requirements to ensure all processes comply; also provides thorough training to all employees on these topicsDirect the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulationsEnsure that the facility follows ISO requirementsEnsure overall accountability for a safe and injury free work environment through reinforcement of HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental standards) policy in the plantEnsure compliance with applicable internal and external health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulationsDirect regular safety audits and review the effectiveness of programs and processesDevelop an ESG strategy to establish annual and long-term targets, programs to support incremental and continuous improvement and bi-annual reportingManage and motivate staff (including hiring, firing & performance management)Lead administration of hiring staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, training and development of staff, resource management, assign work, meet completion dates, define and ensure consistent application of organizational policiesFrequently these interactions will involve extremely complex, emotional and sensitive issues
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This person will need to have both strong analytical and communication skills, with a desire to work for a fast-paced, customer-focused organizationIn addition to exceptional leadership, you must have a “roll-up your sleeves” attitude and a strong attention to detailInnovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attentionJudgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisionsOrganizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversityAdaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected eventsAt least 15 years of experience to include accountability for operations strategy, development, and execution within a high-tech engineering environmentDegree in Engineering, Business Management of LogisticsExtensive experience in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing organization with responsibility spanning quality, manufacturing and engineeringManagement experience in one of the following industries: automotive, aerospace, custom industrial or other niche manufacturingExperience managing or overseeing multiple facilitiesExperience applying lean/Six Sigma principles in manufacturing, plant operations, ERP implementation, on and offshoring and engineeringDemonstrated skill diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issuesPosition requires travel at least 30% of the time for business purposes (within US and international)Responsibilities
Role Purpose: This position will oversee and manage the global manufacturing operations for Humanetics – the world’s leading manufacturer and pioneer of the crash test dummy and other related crash test devices, safety equipment, software solutions and sensor technologyReporting into the President and CEO, the VP of Operations will work closely with functional executives across the businessIn this role the COO will perform a full review of current operations, processes, technology implementation and customer focus and implement programs that improve quality, productions speed, accountability and efficiency by leveraging agile methodology, lean manufacturing and data driven business systems. (S)he will be responsible for driving a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement and accountability(S)he will oversee department efforts to hire and retain the best, manage talent and create mentoring opportunitiesThis position is accountable for managing metrics, service, inventory management, safety and ultimately for understand how to deliver an extraordinary customer experienceCreate, communicate and deploy effective growth strategies, technology, organizational development and SOPs through operational excellenceDirect all activities across facilities by coordinating requirements with leadership, sales, engineering, procurement, production, shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality functions and technology centersLead engagement with manufacturing units, R&D, marketing/sales, customer service, purchasing and distribution to ensure new products, processes, plans, promotions, and service requirements are translated into manufacturing operational plansMeet customer requirements by directing operations according to established company policiesMinimize and resolve external business-related concerns by maintaining liaison with local and divisional quality, R&D, marketing and facility staff to investigate and resolve customer issuesDevelop short- and long-term strategies and investment proposals which will allow the company to achieve competitive advantages, service leadership, and cost reductions through efficient lean manufacturing methods including automation, systems, software, and hardwareEnsure that quality, cost and production targets and metrics are identified and deliveredProvide expertise to executives in the development and implementation an overall manufacturing and related business strategy, including acquisitions, in order to support business objectivesImplement current and new business activities by developing plans and strategies to meet customer requirements; supports internal, regulatory or customer auditsManage production efficiencies through cost-effective management of procurement, production planning, inventory management and labor and resourcesEnsure efficient operation of all manufacturing facilities by evaluating each facility’s cost, quality and service level performanceProvide engineering and technical guidance for all facilities to meet or exceed business goalsDrive overall improvement and growth strategies at each facilityMonitor the financial reports, direct changes and process improvements to ensure business unit profitabilityPrepare and manage capital project budgets for cost reduction, quality improvement and production expansion at existing facilities, or at new facilities as may be required to support business objectivesDevelop necessary capital programs for sites to maintain manufacturing competitiveness in the respective marketStandards, ESG and Quality processesUnderstand health and safety standards and local regulatory requirements to ensure all processes comply; also provides thorough training to all employees on these topicsDirect the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulationsEnsure that the facility follows ISO requirementsEnsure overall accountability for a safe and injury free work environment through reinforcement of HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental standards) policy in the plantEnsure compliance with applicable internal and external health, safety and environmental (HSE) regulationsDirect regular safety audits and review the effectiveness of programs and processesDevelop an ESG strategy to establish annual and long-term targets, programs to support incremental and continuous improvement and bi-annual reportingManage and motivate staff (including hiring, firing & performance management)Lead administration of hiring staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, training and development of staff, resource management, assign work, meet completion dates, define and ensure consistent application of organizational policiesFrequently these interactions will involve extremely complex, emotional and sensitive issues
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