VP of U.S. Production Operations Mimeo.com

Vice President of US Production Operations

Are you an individual who wants the opportunity to strategize, establish and own the process for multiple facilities? We are extremely proud to be one of the fastest growing companies in North America and we are looking for a talented individual to manage the operations of our U.S. Facilities. The ideal candidate will be able to seamlessly shift gears at a moment's notice from the day to day needs of each facility to the “big picture†thinking of a true industry innovator.

In this challenging role, you will ensure the effective management of production flow and production resources within all of our facilities in the United States. If you are looking to have a long-range influence not only on production operations; but, also on the future of a corporation, then explore this opportunity to make a significant impact with our company.

The accomplished individual must have a strong passion for production operations, lean & continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and controls the day to day activities of the US production facilities.
• Ensures that the operation is in alignment with customer and corporate expectations on quality, timeliness, and costs.
• Establishes objectives and procedures governing the performance of the operation of all facilities and business units.
• Specifies, defines, champions, and manages projects related to process improvement, equipment evaluation and installation, cost reduction, etc.
• Works in coordination with engineering and software teams to develop new workflow and tools as needed.
• Leads managers to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with organization and company strategy.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment, in compliance with all OSHA requirements.
• Reviews and understands weekly and monthly financial results and manages deviations from forecast as needed.

Position Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business field is required; MBA is a plus.
• A minimum of 10+ years senior operations management experience overseeing multiple facilities.
• Experience in the printing industry is preferred; but, not required.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification is required.
• Proven track record of applying the DMAIC method and delivering measurable operational and financial improvements.
• Outstanding leadership skills with a track record of developing individuals and teams.
• Strong analytical skills and a record of using these skills in continuous improvement efforts.
• Must be results-oriented with a strong performance, cost management and bottom-line orientation.
• Strong strategic planning abilities are a must.
• Demonstrated track record of setting clearly defined goals, and driving a team to meet and exceed these goals.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules as workload and projects warrant.
• Available to travel to all US and International facilities with little or no advance notice.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must read, speak, and understand English fluently; Bi-lingual a plus.
• Strong, well-developed interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to effectively communicate and work with a very diverse group of personalities and cultures.