Senior Vice President Operations

Aprilaire

  • Madison, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Due to a pending retirement, AprilAire is seeking a new Senior VP-Operations. The Senior VP-Operations (SVPO) is part of the AprilAire Senior Leadership team. This position is responsible for delivering a lean, agile, high-volume operations platform for a multi-channel high growth business. The SVPO provides strategic direction for the Operations organization in line with the AprilAire vision, values, strategic plan, growth strategies, and financial objectives. In addition, the SVPO is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution for an end-to-end supply chain platform that includes the following functions: planning and materials, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation. This position is based in Madison, Wisconsin.ResponsibilitiesThe SVP-Operations is responsible for strategic leadership, oversight of manufacturing operations, strategic sourcing and procurement, planning and materials management, distribution and transportation, financial management, safety and environmental, and continuous improvement of the Operations teams. At a high level, this includes:
  • Responsible for developing a longer-term (5 year) integrated supply chain strategy to support the business the includes a 5-year infrastructure plan for manufacturing and distribution.
  • Plans, develops, and implements operational strategies (1-2 years) in the context of overall organizational strategy.
  • Delivers SSQCC objectives (safety, service, quality, cost, and capital) that align with our strategy.
  • Responsible for the financial performance of Operations
  • Collaborates with Human Resources to ensure the Operations organization has a high level of employee engagement and promotes the AprilAire core values.
  • As member of the Senior Leadership team, ensure open, collaborative, and effective communication with all departments of the company.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred.
  • Proven ability to demonstrate vision and strategy execution to further develop and lead an integrated supply chain operations strategy in support of a high growth business strategy with a focus on being globally cost competitive.
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience at a Senior management level leading an operations organization for a $1B - $5B manufacturing business with a minimum of 1M sq. ft. of manufacturing and distribution in multiple locations.
  • 15 years of progressing experience including a minimum of 10 years as a senior level leader in Operations management
  • Minimum 10 years of operational and financial management experience in high volume, repetitive make-to-stock organizations
  • Substantial experience operating in a fast growing, geographically diverse environment.
  • Passion about building and leading a low-cost, high service level platform while also expanding capacity, and show a track record of demonstrated results consistent with the key responsibilities of the role.
  • Proven track record of data driven decision making, strong analytical capabilities, balanced with high emotional intelligence and team building leadership skills.
  • Depth of experience in hard goods consumer/light industrial manufacturing and DC people and facilities leadership.
  • Experience in a collective bargained organization preferred, leading an operation with 500+ production employees.
  • Must possess a global perspective and have international experience, specifically in Asia and Mexico.

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