SkyWater Search Partners
SVP of Enterprise Operations
SkyWater Search Partners, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. — ConfuciusI have been retained by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO) to help them secure their next SVP of Enterprise Operations. The job is open due to promotion of a person I placed there 8 years ago and will report directly to the CEO. Winnebago Industries is a family of brands, each unique in its own rich legacy but united in the pursuit to Be Great, Outdoors. Winnebago Industries is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor recreation products under the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta brands. The company builds high quality motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel products, outboard and sterndrive powerboats, pontoons, and community outreach vehicles. They also design and manufacture advanced battery solutions that deliver “house power,” supporting internal electrical features and appliances for a variety of outdoor products including RVs, boats, specialty and other low-speed vehicles, as well as other industrial applications.Responsibilities
Reporting to the CEO, this person will be a key strategic partner on the executive team, driving business results to lead the organization into the future and in line with their mission, vision, and purpose. This role will also partner with the business units in the development and execution of a vertical integration strategy and operational digital strategy which will ultimately connect seamlessly to the front and back end of the business.Ensure a comprehensive and cohesive enterprise-wide long-term operational strategy designed to improve manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.Partner with businesses and enterprise functions on the development, implementation, execution, and ongoing refinement of their operations environment.Lead and develop a high performing enterprise operations team.Oversee strategic sourcing, quality, business excellence, manufacturing systems, and employee safety & security.Accountable for the oversight of monitoring and testing programs to ensure that incoming components and finished products are within specifications.Ensure all manufacturing facilities operate in strict compliance with government requirements and corporate policies.Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and drive operational excellence.Ensure operational leaders have tools and processes to operate within or below budgeted guidelines while delivering quality, on time, finished goods.Desired Skills and Experience
This role requires an experienced manufacturing operations leader who can define and lead a strategic vision across multiple key areas and execute on the strategy by working collaboratively with people at all levels in the organization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and exceptional communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence who can articulate a clear vision and build continued excitement about the Winnebago Industries family of brands.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent technical degree.Master’s degree in business is preferred.20 years progressive operations experience with 10+ years in durable goods.Experience managing large scale operations (end-to-end with multi-site leadership responsibilities). Global experience preferred.Experience in M&A as a primary operations lead on due diligence and integration is required.This position will require 30-50% travel to other Winnebago Industries locations, based on business needs.
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Reporting to the CEO, this person will be a key strategic partner on the executive team, driving business results to lead the organization into the future and in line with their mission, vision, and purpose. This role will also partner with the business units in the development and execution of a vertical integration strategy and operational digital strategy which will ultimately connect seamlessly to the front and back end of the business.Ensure a comprehensive and cohesive enterprise-wide long-term operational strategy designed to improve manufacturing and supply chain capabilities.Partner with businesses and enterprise functions on the development, implementation, execution, and ongoing refinement of their operations environment.Lead and develop a high performing enterprise operations team.Oversee strategic sourcing, quality, business excellence, manufacturing systems, and employee safety & security.Accountable for the oversight of monitoring and testing programs to ensure that incoming components and finished products are within specifications.Ensure all manufacturing facilities operate in strict compliance with government requirements and corporate policies.Promote a mindset of continuous improvement and drive operational excellence.Ensure operational leaders have tools and processes to operate within or below budgeted guidelines while delivering quality, on time, finished goods.Desired Skills and Experience
This role requires an experienced manufacturing operations leader who can define and lead a strategic vision across multiple key areas and execute on the strategy by working collaboratively with people at all levels in the organization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate and exceptional communicator with a high degree of emotional intelligence who can articulate a clear vision and build continued excitement about the Winnebago Industries family of brands.Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent technical degree.Master’s degree in business is preferred.20 years progressive operations experience with 10+ years in durable goods.Experience managing large scale operations (end-to-end with multi-site leadership responsibilities). Global experience preferred.Experience in M&A as a primary operations lead on due diligence and integration is required.This position will require 30-50% travel to other Winnebago Industries locations, based on business needs.
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