VP of Operations

Job Description

TITLE: Vice President of Operations

REPORTS TO: CEO

Company and Position Overview:

TenCate is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable artificial turf surfaces for sports and landscaping. We also offer products such as shockpads, backing, yarns, and infill, along with sustainable sports lighting. Our solutions, produced in our own facilities worldwide, aim to maximize functionality and resource efficiency. TenCate supports athletes in various sports and provides low-maintenance landscaping surfaces for public and private spaces. Our fully integrated approach covers R&D, design, production, installation, maintenance, and recycling, enabling rapid innovation. With over 300 years of textile technology experience, TenCate continuously innovates to enhance user performance and environmental sustainability.

TenCate has been awarded the World-class Workplace Label for 2024-2025, recognizing its commitment to excellent employership based on employee feedback. This label celebrates TenCate's dedication to creating a supportive and engaging work environment. The company focuses on continuous personal development, safety measures, and leveraging diverse backgrounds to help employees reach their full potential. TenCate's colleagues worldwide contribute to its leadership in the turf industry, driven by passion and dedication.

This job description for the Vice President of Operations outlines a leadership role that oversees manufacturing and operations strategy across multiple facilities in Northwest Georgia. The VP of Operations is responsible for ensuring operational safety, excellence in customer service, high-quality production, regulatory compliance, and efficiency through lean principles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight:
• Manage daily operations, including materials, quality, machining, assembly, and shipping/receiving.
• Utilize KPIs to track performance and develop action plans.
• Lead manufacturing and related departments like planning, materials management, and logistics.
• Financial Management:
• Oversee the full P&L, ensuring financial targets are met in collaboration with various teams (Planning, Controller, Production).
• Continuous Improvement:
• Lead change initiatives and drive Lean and Six-Sigma methodologies to improve processes.
• Ensure cost control, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Team Leadership:
• Provide direction, mentorship, and development opportunities for plant leadership teams and personnel.
• Manage team morale and turnover, ensuring high engagement and performance.
• Safety & Compliance:
• Work with safety teams to improve safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of policies and goals related to operations, safety, and quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Foster teamwork across departments such as manufacturing, engineering, production control, sales and HR to achieve company objectives.
  

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong leadership, motivational, and people management skills.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and experience in continuous improvement strategies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Teams, and Excel.
• Ability to think critically and manage ambiguous situations.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prefer manufacturing process experience in soft surface flooring or synthetic turf with expertise in tufting and extrusion.
• At least 10 years of operations experience, including safety, quality, and manufacturing engineering.
• 5 years of proven multi-process plant management or related multi-site leadership experience.
  
  
  

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Dalton, GA
• Compensation: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health benefits, 401(k)
  
  
  

This role offers the opportunity to influence significant operational transformations, lead a talented team, and contribute to both short- and long-term business goals.