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VP Operations - Remote

CPG Talent Management - Des Moines, IA

This is a remote confidential opportunity for a Head of Manufacturing Operations reporting directly to the CEO responsible for multiple plants located in the Midwest.  Candidates must have strong LEAN - Continuous Improvement - Six Sigma skills preferably from food, ingredients, corn, flour, sugar or biofuel further processing environments. 

  • Develop and implement plant solutions based on Lean Production system design and transformation principles, tools, and techniques (also the tools of Six Sigma).
  • Lead plant root cause problem solving initiatives
  • Establish meaningful plant metrics to monitor performance at a level sufficiently detailed to illustrate the real nature and cause of problems, and demonstrate the skills and focus needed for improvement
  • Organize the plant idea generation and improvement initiative planning to level up and stabilize performance and seize more significant improvement opportunities
  • Diagnose and evaluate performance (cost, quality, delivery) challenges stemming from plant demand management and forecasting, inventory management, capacity and production planning, and production process design and execution.
  • Manage overall financial, operational and regulatory oversight to conduct company business, ensure optimum profitability, and a safe work environment
  • Administer and manage major marketing agreements resulting in balanced inventory, reflective margins, satisfied customers and uninterrupted process flow
  • Ensure effective communication and dissemination of information at all levels of operations
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of industry and product trends through research, journal publications, and networking
  • Train and mentor senior management and staff
  • Direct senior management team in weekly management meetings resulting in motivated, focused managers, continuity of direction, and consistency in operating philosophy
  • Provide information and input to CFO and execute board mandates resulting in level decision-making process and smooth operational flow
  • Develop and implement annual budget with senior management resulting in responsive management tools and the ability to predict and plan for needs and contingencies.
  • Assist in the design of work standards, quality control charts and systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practice to aid plant improvements
  • Assist in the creation of alternative methods of production control and scheduling that use best practice techniques and better connect the plant and its suppliers with customer and seasonal demand patterns.
  • Train and coach plant personnel in Real Time Results and its measurement as it pertains to their site
  • Assist overall management in assessing the progress of operational initiatives and programs underway at the plant
  • Develop and implement a strategic plan
  • Responsible for policy and human resources direction to ensure employee satisfaction and correct appropriation of resources
  • Build and maintain community relationships resulting in less interference with operational requirements, support in achieving fiscal objectives, and enhancing community life for employees
  • Lead the company’s safety initiatives resulting in quality of life for employees, safe work environment and enhanced productivity
  • Initiate, review and approve capital projects resulting in effective resource allocation, credibility with lenders, and enhanced operating performance
  • Inform personnel as to infractions of company policy with verbal or written warnings to keep personnel safe and in compliance with company policies

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 10-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Lean manufacturing or lean methodologies experience required 
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or business discipline preferred 
  • Experience with business and management principles, strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and production methods
  • Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Practical application of engineering science and technology
  • Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
  • Ability to travel  

 



Posted On: Friday, December 7, 2018



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