THE COMPANY

Our client is an appliance, electrical and electronics manufacturer.

THE POSITION

The Vice President will set the strategic direction for manufacturing and supply chain worldwide for its business segment, ensuring that this group is aligned with and executing against the overall priorities of the business while thoughtfully planning for future growth. This person will lead multiple sites in North America and Europe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a highly capable team of results-oriented leaders with a succession plan.
• Achieve year-over-year improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, safety and working capital through clear goal setting, action plans and accountability.
• Create an environment that drives results through a commitment to Lean and Operational Excellence at all levels of the organization.
• Set and execute a comprehensive manufacturing footprint plan in alignment with its growth strategy; integrate newly acquired operations efficiently and implement the right processes for efficient product line transfers.
• Establish seamless, well-integrated processes across the supply chain to create cohesion between planning, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing and logistics.
• Work in lockstep with Innovation and New Product Engineering to ensure development and seamless launch of cutting-edge new products and technologies as well as to develop product platform strategies that create more efficiency and flexibility across the entire supply chain.
• Create safe, healthy and environmentally responsible work environments and promote team dynamics to ensure high performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, supply chain or business discipline; master’s degree in a similar field preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive manufacturing and supply chain experience across global sites (including maquiladoras) with at least five years of management/supervisory experience.
• Background in a highly complex, academy company product environment with multiple sales channels (electronics, industrial, automotive and aerospace).
• Solid planning, sourcing and materials background with experience leveraging SIOP to make informed and strategic decisions.
• Experience leading a brownfield transformation and footprint consolidation.
• Knowledge and ability to develop and interpret operating plans, budgets, capital plans and financial statements.
• Proven successful applications of multiple Lean, continuous improvement and integrated supply chain tools and principles.