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Advatix Inc.

Vice President of Operations

Advatix Inc., Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States, 52641


Location:

Mount Pleasant, IA, United StatesDepartment:

Operations

Type:

Full TimeVice President of Operations

Role Summary

Our client seeks a Vice President of Operations to assume a pivotal role in their plant operations. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating daily activities, the Vice President will ensure alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) within the plant, prioritizing the delivery of high-quality products, fostering a safe workplace, and optimizing profitability and efficiency across the organization. This position entails full profit and loss accountability, with oversight of the sales team externally. Moreover, the VP of Operations will be instrumental in nurturing employee development to unleash their full potential and enhance organizational effectiveness. We seek a candidate capable of effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels, including the Board of Directors. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.Key Responsibilities

Establish open communication lines with site employees, management/supervisor team, and peers in other locationsImplement operational policies and procedures that ensure a quality productFoster a continuous improvement environment for all employeesManage business towards operational efficiency using a metrics-driven, continuous improvement approach for labor productivity, capacity utilization, expense management, inventory managementAssist employees with career path and development in conjunction with company HR teamOversee and actively manage multiple functions within the business unit including estimating, scheduling, client services, and all manufacturing operationsCreate and maintain a proactive safety culture throughout the business with high attention and commitment to ongoing world-class housekeepingFoster a high-performance customer-driven cultureConsistently implement new technology into the operationImplement a culture of accountability throughout the facility, guiding in key functional areasMaintain and exceed budget objectives in the following areas: Salary and wages, Operating expense, Specific operational KPIs (labor productivity, asset utilization, inventory management), EBITDA, Cash managementOccasional travel to visit clients, vendors, and other branch sitesSkills and Requirements

Must have at least 15 years of management or supervisory experience in a related industryRequires a four-year college degree in Business Administration or related fieldProficiency in basic computer software, such as the Microsoft Office suite, is essentialMust possess superior organizational, leadership, management, and communication skillsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be capable of supervising and developing employees with diverse skill levelsStrong effective written and verbal communication skills are a mustAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex documentsCapable of interpreting a variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and dealing with abstract and concrete variablesAbility to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaintsCapable of engaging stakeholders at all levelsProven ability to enhance organizational effectivenessADVATIX is committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.

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