Vice President of Operations

$45,000 - $122,000/Yr

Blueprint Engines - Kearney, NE

Full-time - Executive

Kearney, NE

51-100 employees

About the position

BluePrint Engines is a thriving, privately-held engine manufacturer serving the high-performance aftermarket and commercial engines markets across North America. With over 40 years of growth driven by our CEO/Founder, we've scaled to a $100M company while embracing Lean principles, continuous improvement, and aggressive growth. As we continue expanding, we're seeking a Vice President of Operations to join our team, reporting directly to the Founder/CEO. This is one of our company's most crucial positions and requires an experienced leader with expertise in Lean practices, Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP), and Supply Chain Management. We're seeking someone with exceptional leadership abilities who can drive results and foster continuous improvement. You'll be responsible for evaluating the current team, identifying strengths and areas for growth, and shaping the department to align with future goals. With direct oversight of Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Planning, Materials Management, and Warehousing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a full-scale manufacturing strategy.
• Lead transformation initiatives across manufacturing and operations.
• Be ahead of the curve for new product lines that the business seeks to launch.
• Lead and grow a nimble team internally with full ownership of the P&L buckets tied to this role.
• Design and implement the Company's Lean roadmap.
• Drive the Monthly SIOP process along with Sales, Engineering, Inventory and Operations team.
• Oversee manufacturing and operations and be at the forefront of cross-functional collaboration, focusing on quality, cost, and throughput while consistently meeting key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in the planning and materials management functions of the supply chain.
• Ensure efficient planning, procurement, and inventory management to meet organizational goals and customer demands.
• Analyze details of company's critical materials for the coming year to define SIOP criteria and ensure development of the supply base.
• Evaluate company´s strategic goals, develop and establish relationships with global suppliers to ensure future demands will be met.
• Interact with operational supply chain teams to transition newly developed suppliers for ongoing management and continued development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and develop sourcing strategies that align with company objectives.
• Facilitate internal and external discussions to refine requirements and specifications.
• Identify the major suppliers in the industry; influence their roadmaps and R&D investments.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in strategic sourcing and vendor management.
• Prepare the company for commercialization by developing a sourcing roadmap that includes robust risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain through capacity expansion.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, focusing on favorable terms, contractual agreements, and sustainable value creation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management, particularly in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean practices and principles.
• Experience with Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP), and Supply Chain Management.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to drive results and foster continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the high-performance aftermarket or commercial engines markets.
• Familiarity with global supply chain management and vendor negotiations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K, vacation, and personal days.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Flex-cafeteria plan.