Vice President of Operations -Complex fabrication

Role: Vice President of Operations-Complex Fabrication

Location: Vancouver, WA (Onsite)

Job type: FTE/Permanent

Our client is a well-established veteran-owned heavy structural steel and plate fabrication business in Vancouver, WA. We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee and strategically plan for and lead a l production operations, including prefab, fabrication, blasting/painting, assembly, and shipping. This position supervises multiple managers across two shifts; and ensures organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, adherence to specifications, quality workmanship, safety standards, and assignment of work. The VP of Ops works onsite during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines, with the flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required

VP of Ops - Position Responsibilities include:

·       Collaborate with senior leadership to align shop operations with organizational goals and strategies.

·       Review project-specific build plans developed collaboratively by project managers and production managers.

·       Periodically analyze the backlog for bottlenecks; resolve in collaboration with executive team.

·       Ensure facility and equipment maintenance is sufficient for both safe and efficient operations.

·       Develop, review, and maintain budgets to forecast and control shop-related overhead costs, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.

·       Ensure the success of direct reports through effective leadership and support.

·       Oversee and strategically manage production operations and timely delivery through managers.

·       Ensure quality production at maximum productivity and lowest cost.

·       Oversee the development of requirements for manufacturing equipment and material at various production levels, ensuring alignment with operational and budgetary goals.

·       Cooperate with other department heads to maintain operational efficiency.

·       Demonstrate effective leadership through successful employee selection, performance evaluation, and minimizing turnover.

·       Anticipate or investigate production delays and inadequate work performance, taking corrective action within established policies.

·       Make effective recommendations regarding equipment, maintenance, and personnel.

·       Collaborate with the President and executive team on critical problems and strategic initiatives.

·       Ensure the implementation and adherence to company policies and programs, driving organizational success.

·       Evaluate employee performance for direct reports in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.

·       Initiate training and corrective actions as needed. Communicate regularly with other department supervisors and employees.

·       Conduct meetings to exchange information and keep direct reports informed of progress and opportunities for improvement.

·       Oversee the strategic planning of shop space layout to optimize project flow and prevent space constraints, in cooperation with the executive team.

·       Be available as a consulting resource to Estimators and participate in bid reviews of critical projects.

·       Perform other duties as needed.

VP of Ops - Desired Education, Experience, Knowledge, Ski ls and Abilities include:

·       High School diploma or equivalent.

·       8 years of experience in large, complex steel fabrication or a similar heavy industrial setting is required, with a focus on operational management and strategic planning.

·       3 years in a similar Leadership capacity.

·       Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure fabrication projects is highly preferred, especially those involving complex structural steel assemblies such as bridges, hydro/marine infrastructure, and power generation.

·       Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

·       Capability to quickly learn TMF?s policies, procedures, and software programs.

·       Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively.

·       Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·       Proven leadership in managing fabrication environments, with expertise in planning, scheduling, and overseeing multi-phase structural steel and plate fabrication projects, while ensuring compliance with contract specifications.

·       Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.

·       Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

·       Strong familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and working in a union environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software; ability to quickly learn the organization?s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning program).

·       Strong familiarity with fabrication processes; such as, material processing, fitting, welding, shop assembly, handling/logistics, blasting, and painting.

·       Ability to manage and motivate individuals to maintain fast-paced, high-level, cooperative working relationships.