Vice President/Director of Operations

Stahl/Scott Fetzer Company

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

The Vice President/Director of Operations is a key member of the company senior leadership team and responsible for planning and directing the operations of the manufacturing facilities to meet company objectives in quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and inventory.

Job Summary: 

The Vice President/Director of Operations is a key member of the company senior leadership team and responsible for planning and directing the operations of the manufacturing facilities to meet company objectives in quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a manufacturing plan with measurable goals to achieve annual and long term strategic objectives.
• Drive the transformation to a Lean environment and lead the implementation of the 80/20 philosophy across the organization.
• Direct all plant operations personnel to:
  • Assess and implement manufacturing technology to lower cost.
  • Ensure the manufacture of quality products which are delivered >95% on time.
  • Achieve lead times to meet market expectations.
  • Promote safe work practices that achieve safety statistics that are better than similar industries’ accident statistics.
  • Address any customer complaints quickly and implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain good labor relations.
  • Develop and implement employee training and testing programs.
  • Ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements (OSHA, EPA, etc.).
• Manage manufacturing engineering function to:
  • Optimize facilities layouts for capacity, flow & inventory management
  • Direct equipment and facility maintenance, repair, and replacement.
  • Optimize labor for new and existing product designs using industry standard tools & practices such as Lean Manufacturing & DFMA.
  • Decrease total product costs and improve product quality through process improvement.
  • Process corrective actions in a timely fashion.
  • Develop and implement annual Cap-Ex plans.

• Manage the materials function to ensure a dependable supply of high-quality raw materials and components as well as develop and maintain domestic and international component sources at the lowest possible delivered cost.
• Manage logistics to customers to minimize freight costs while maximizing customer satisfaction and commitment.

Characteristics and Skills:

• People/Team Management - Creates an environment that results in a high level of morale and motivation among team members. Takes action to ensure employees fully understand their roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Provides ongoing feedback, support, and developmental opportunities to assist employees in goal attainment. Conducts timely corrective/disciplinary actions that are consistent and well-documented. Serves as a coach and role model to others.
• Communication - Presents ideas effectively and appropriately. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, credible, and respectful manner. Uses good judgment when determining what to communicate, to whom and in what method to achieve desired outcomes. Actively listens, encouraging collaboration.
• Customer Driven - Thinks/acts with the customer in mind. Committed to quality customer service with a consistent, positive, can-do attitude to both internal and external customers.
• Critical Thinking/Decision Making - Objectively reviews and assesses the risks and benefits of any situation before deciding and acting in a timely manner. Stays focused on objectives while gathering information and considering the short and long-term impact of the decision. Uses consensus when possible; consistently demonstrates good judgment regarding communication strategies and action plans. Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year accredited university in engineering or operations management. MBA or other advanced degree, preferred.

• 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing (not assembly) w