VP of Operations

Mid Continent Engineering is seeking a VP of Operations to join our team! This is a 1st Shift opportunity located in Minneapolis, MN.

Mid-Continent has been a supplier to first-tier OEMs within the medical, aerospace and defense industries for decades. Mid-Continent Engineering stuffs the armed forces supply chain with products of our capabilities such as precision machining, aerospace welding, chromate conversion, paint/powder coat finishing, mechanical assemblies, and other design-assist services.

A few things we have to offer:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners.
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual starts immediately.
• Yearly shoe allowance
• Referral Program

Summary:

Manages all activities related to operations and development of company products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Establishes production and quality control standards, develops budget, cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Provides guidance to the development of a manufacturing process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, and tooling and equipment needs.
• Ensuring all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel resources, machines, and equipment.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Overseeing 2 facilities and must be open to travel.
• Work to execute and fulfill strategic business plans presented by the President/ CFO and Board of Directors.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Safety

• Support and Drive safety program culture for Zero Incidents
• Review/Implementation of safety program and training.
• Improve safety rate (reduce incident rate).
• Responsible for promoting the company Safety Program and to ensure plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures.

Production

• Manage employees, schedule, and all costs of operations (Control material costs).
• Evaluate work of employees
• Work with supervisors to plan, assign, and review/evaluate work of all employees.
• Supervise continuing development of employees.
• Drive the development, training, and implementation of standard operating procedures.
• Track production time and drive crews to hit or lower target hours – (control man hours).
• Challenge employees to find time saving ideas and implement them.
• Mentor and teach leadership skills.
• Develop and maintain safe positive working environment.
• Handle plant problems and find solutions.
• Provide guidance and lead by example.
• Make decisions to ensure the right job is being worked on at the right time.
• Frequently evaluate and analyze business productivity/ performance.

Technology

• Evaluate capital equipment requests for ROI.
• Identify future equipment needs (long range capacity planning).
• Stay abreast of and recommend technology improvements and upgrades.
• Encourage technological training for productivity and maintenance improvements.
• Recommend process changes to improve productivity, quality, etc.
• Ensure equipment is maintained properly.

Administrative

• Ensure supervisors are addressing discipline issues with leads, managers, and/ or employees.
• Working with the company recruiter & human resource department to create job descriptions, hire competent personnel, and oversee employee training programs.
• Perform employee evaluations as required.
• Develop, implement, new and revised record keeping systems/ procedures.
• Give continuous interpretation of rules and regulations.
• Discipline employees and hold those responsible accountable.
• Initiate project meetings to ensure continuous improvement of plant performance.

Engineering

• Ensure reviews of engineering designs are taking place.
• Liaison between the customer and Engineering/ Estimating Engineering Manager, Manufacturing, Sales, and Production Control.

Quality

• Ensure product quality by reviewing documents, reports, forms, and other material for content, completeness, or accuracy. (Contract Review)
• Serve as liaison between the customer and VP of Quality Department.

Sales

• Work with sales personnel to develop marketing plan and strategies.
• To oversee that sales are made within company capabilities and at required margins.
• Review quotes as required.
• Initiate project kick-off meetings and project review meetings.

Safety

• Support and Drive safety program culture for Zero Incidents
• Review/Implementation of safety program and training.
• Improve safety rate (reduce incident rate).
• Responsible for promoting the company Safety Program and to ensure plant personnel adhere to the existing Safety Procedures.

Education & Experience:

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or engineering and 10 years of experience in a managerial business position or work experience equivalent.
• Has supervised an organization of at least 85 employees.
• Specific Lean Manufacturing background desired.
• Understanding of welding, machining, assembly, and other manufacturing processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Diligent and proactive results- driven personality
• Strong business acuity with solid knowledge of finance supply chain distribution, and employee management.
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and operational guidelines.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with Epicor ERP Software is a plus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms. The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided). Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided per the company policy guidelines).

Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environments conditions of the production floor unless office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individuals job duties and/ or responsibilities. All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided per the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that individual is entering or working in.