Vice President of Operations/Site Director

$250,000 - $300,000/Yr

Flir Systems - Rancho Cordova, CA

Full-time - Executive

Rancho Cordova, CA

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Vice President of Operations/Site Director is a key member of upper management responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company. This role involves ensuring operational efficiency, managing manufacturing and engineering processes, and driving improvements in productivity and revenue. The VP will work closely with senior leadership to execute the annual business plan and maintain strong relationships with customers to align business operations with their needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the manufacturing organization.
• Set parameters to evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Achieve revenue and shipment targets while monitoring revenue margins and worker productivity.
• Drive product lead time reductions and implement growth directives.
• Coordinate business flow from purchase order review to shipment of products.
• Manage Supply Chain Management, Material Planning/Control, and Manufacturing operations.
• Build strong working relationships with functional leaders, particularly in Quality and Engineering.
• Make make/buy decisions for manufacturing processes and develop a long-term strategy for contract manufacturing.
• Prepare and present operational scorecards and reports to senior leadership.
• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Minimum of ten years of relevant experience in leading and managing a manufacturing organization.
• Experience in Defense and/or RF Microwave preferred.
• Experience running a $50M+ highly technical manufacturing operation.
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Operations-related postgraduate degree preferred.
• US Citizen and able to attain Security Clearance.
• Understanding of standard manufacturing practices and AS9000/ISO9001 quality requirements.
• Successful track record in building strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make timely business decisions.
• Understanding of financial impacts of decisions.

Nice-to-haves

• 4 year Technical Degree or higher.
• Prior experience in improving manufacturing outputs and implementing lean manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $250,000.00 - $300,000.00
• Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with laws and regulations.