What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President Operations Management position at Largent & Associates?
Job Title: Senior Vice President Operations Management
Largent & Associates seeks a seasoned Senior Vice President Operations Management to lead our organization's manufacturing and supply chain efforts. This senior leader will be responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies to drive growth, improve quality, and reduce costs.
About the Role:
- Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies to achieve business objectives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning and drive cross-functional teams towards achieving superior results.
Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence
- Drive data-driven decision making across all functions, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- Implement and sustain Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance capability and reduce cost.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
- Oversee daily operations of multiple manufacturing facilities, focusing on best-in-class production efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Standardize and optimize production practices, KPIs, and processes across all sites to drive consistency and excellence.
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
- Cultivate a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Ensure all products meet or exceed ISO and industry-specific standards through effective quality control measures.
Talent Development and Leadership
- Build and mentor high-performing teams across operations, focusing on succession planning, leadership development, and talent retention.
- Foster a collaborative environment that promotes transparency, performance, and accountability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related technical field; MBA or Master's preferred.
- 15 years of progressive experience in operations leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior executive role.
- Proven success managing multi-facility manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume environment, preferably in precision instrumentation, metrology, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, electronics integration, and calibration.
