iLocatum
Vice President of Operations
- Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and develop the strategic plan, policies, and procedures for manufacturing operations
- Create specific objectives for operational performance indicators on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis
- Implement initiatives, systems, and processes to foster a culture of continuous improvement using Systems
- Manage the budget and expenses for operations and sub-functions
- Supervise supply chain and manufacturing activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
Leadership and People Development
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of supply chain and operational strategies to enhance all functions using Systems
- Assist the leadership team in Safety, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Engineering, Maintenance, and Facilities Management tasks
- Oversee equipment, supplies, and service procurement to comply with regulations and accounting procedures
- Identify, recommend, and implement goals and objectives in line with the company's mission, vision, and values
- Provide leadership, motivation, and guidance based on the seven core principles of the Leadership Model
- Maintain regular communication and provide feedback to the operations team and managers
- Cultivate a team-oriented manufacturing environment focused on quality and customer satisfaction
- Optimize resource allocation and operations planning for maximum utilization of resources
- Recruit, interview, hire, and train members of the operations management team
Safety, Plant Production, Environmental Services, Maintenance and Engineering KPI's
- Ensure daily compliance with safety procedures, standard operating procedures, GMP's, and standard work
- Establish productivity measures for each process area and analyze production variance reports to address operational and maintenance issues, optimizing costs and minimizing delays
- Uphold standards for product quality, equipment performance, and operator efficiency while incorporating cost-effective technology
Process and Product Improvement
- Support operations in implementing process improvement initiatives to increase productivity and continuously evaluate all aspects of operations to control costs
- Evaluate the feasibility of new products and product enhancements for serial production
- Stay informed about the latest automation equipment relevant to the industry
- Communicate effectively and collaborate with other departments within the organization
Education, Qualifications, and Experience
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Management and/or a Science Degree in a related field
- Have at least 15 years of experience in lean manufacturing and transformation, with measurable achievements in operational performance and people development (Lean Certification is a plus)
- Possess a minimum of 15 years of experience leading complex processes, particularly in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, product development, or related enterprise functions
- Demonstrate Process Engineering experience in a GMP production or pharmaceutical setting
- Show extensive knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, with proficiency in lean tools and techniques (e.g., Value Stream Analysis, TPM, Strategy Development/Deployment)
- Exhibit excellent leadership skills, including the ability to influence, coach, and teach effectively
- Display strong written and oral communication and presentation skills, with the capability to communicate effectively with senior management, hourly associates, and external partners
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Proven track record as a strategic leader and executor of plans
- Thorough understanding of business processes and their implementation
- Familiarity with performance reporting and KPI management
- Strategic mindset with the ability to challenge conventional thinking
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with keen attention to detail
- Extensive experience in optimizing manufacturing and improving velocity and flow across business processes
- Aptitude for working both independently and as part of a team
- Dedicated, accountable, and result-driven with a sense of urgency
- Proficiency in personal computer applications such as Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint
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