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VICE PRESIDENT - EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS
We are currently looking for a Vice President of Equipment Operations to join our team at Apollo (an Apex Water and Process Inc. company) in our St. Michael, MN, office! This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position offering competitive compensation, a complete benefits package, including competitive PTO, 401K with a company match, health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. New, full-time employees start accruing PTO right away and are eligible for benefits within 31 days or less. Apply today and take the first step in working for a company where your contributions and career development truly matter!
Job Summary
As the Vice President of Equipment Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading our Process Division, which provides a wide variety of goods and services for our customers. This role provides leadership and oversight of our engineering, project management, production and customer relations activities.
Job Duties
- Work with our QEHS department to keep our people safe and ensure the Company complies with all environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements in the water treatment and manufacturing sector
- Lead efforts in the development of the department's long-term strategic plans and objectives in support of the Company's overall strategic plan and objectives
- Work across divisions and across departments to optimize our business processes to reduce inefficiencies as well as reduce friction for our customers and employees
- Manage, mentor, and inspire teams of employees in engineering, project management, production, and customer relations to achieve operational excellence
- Ensure adherence to quality control measures so that our products meet the highest industry standards and customer requirements
- Departmental P&L responsibility to include annual budgeting
- Identify potential risks in the Company's processes and implement mitigation strategies to maintain continuity of operations
- Provide regular progress reports to the Executive Team and Board of Directors, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies and lead efforts to introduce innovative practices and technologies into our processes
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production processes
- Five (5) years of experience managing production, engineering, and project teams and leaders, with a proven track record of successful leadership
- Strong knowledge of highly-engineered custom systems, fabrication, industrial processes, and quality control
- Ability to think strategically and set and achieve ambitious goals to foster a culture of excellence and accountability
- Track record of strict adherence to quality standards and hitting timelines within a production or manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- An unwavering commitment to customer care, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds customer expectations
- Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities with a track record of continuously pushing for better ways to design, manufacture, execute projects, improve efficiency and meet customer needs
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and cost optimization to ensure that the financial performance of the Process Division aligns with business goals and drives profitable growth
- ERP experience
- In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in the fabrication and industrial water treatment industries
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
- Extensive experience in the water treatment industry, particularly in equipment manufacturing and project delivery for OEMs
- Lean Six Sigma Certifications (Green Belt or Black Belt) for driving process improvement and operational excellence
- Certified Water Technologist (CWT) certifications
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other quality management systems
- Proficiency in using ERP systems (Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, etc.) for managing operations activities
About Apex Water And Process Inc.
Apex Water and Process Inc. (www.TeamApex.com) is a comprehensive provider of fabrication, as well as water and process solutions, for industrial and agricultural markets with enterprise-level partnership and customer service. As a vertically-integrated parent company to six outstanding regional brands, Apex is uniquely positioned to meet all our clients' fabrication, chemical, equipment, engineering and service needs efficiently and effectively. We are a fast-growing, dynamic company with a strong, supportive culture that offers many opportunities for career development and advancement, and we are always looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our team to help us continue to strive for excellence as we provide valuable, innovative solutions for our customers!
Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
