Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Job Purpose

Directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for the WNA – Cincinnati facility as the Site Leader. The VP & COO is part of the WNA executive team actively participating in developing, executing the company’s strategy with a special focus on Operations and has full responsibility for the execution of the P&L and all required operations together with the local managers. He/She will review existing procedures and examine opportunities to streamline all business functions continuously to improve efficiency, productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. The VP & COO reports directly to the CEO of the company.

Company Culture

At Weiss Technik, we have a passion for TECHNOLOGY, we focus on the CUSTOMER, and we seek SOLUTIONS in everything we do. We are on a journey to become one of the best manufacturing companies to work for in North America, and specifically the Cincinnati area. We are looking for a dynamic leader to take this vision into the future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works with the Executive Team to set and execute strategies that support the company’s growth objectives and drive continuous improvement across the business.
• Responsible for direct management of, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, Production, IT, and Continuous Improvement.
• Responsible for staff leadership (dotted line) of Sales, Marketing, Service.
• Site duties for entire facility and coordinating all other functions in the local organization.
• Lead and facilitate the development of new projects and new processes.
• Maintain performance metrics to monitor progress and keep management informed of status, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain safe plant environment and compliance with all regulations (OSHA / EPA / DUC / ITAR).
• Provide monthly forecasts, annual plans and input for WNA’s three-year projections.
• Initiative and manage CapEx investments proposals and forecasts.
• Complete P&L Responsibilities.
• Ensure Quality of products, Cost reduction measures, and Schedules being maintained.
• Organize and lead staff meetings, including monthly manager meetings.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES: Participate in setting and implementing company-wide and division plans to achieve the year to year and long-term objectives of the organization.

BUDGETS: Participate in establishing financial expectations and oversee the setting of company-wide and division operating and capital budgets.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS: Maintain high level of focus on the importance of customers and prospects and instill customer/prospect focus throughout the organization, personally doing whatever is appropriate.

EXECUTIVE TEAM: Actively participate in the Executive Team in a collaborative manner, approving strategy, budgets, organizational structure and other key organizational decisions.

CULTURE: Create and instill a culture of trust, equality, diversity, accountability, communication and robust dialogue.

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT and performance management: Obtain lowest possible turnover and highest quality of personnel in the facility. Drive the personnel development at all levels through talent acquisition, performance management, providing opportunity for high performers, education, communication, expectation setting and self-actualization.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT/INNOVATION: Develop and maintain TQM and lean philosophy including continuous improvement, providing guidance, prioritization and technical input towards process improvement, new technology and process engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or higher and >6 years relevant Supervisory experience in related field. Experience in design & manufacturing of industrial capital equipment or machinery preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strategic thinker. Strong analytical skills. Excellent attention to detail. 
• Proficient in Project and Performance management.
• A pro-active, hands-on, results-driven individual. Quick thinking and effective multitasking required.
• Strong computer related skills, including Windows Office programs. Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point proficiency required.
• Experience working with Infor VISUAL ERP preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and executing cost saving initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and executing process improvements and quality improvement initiatives.
• In possession of valid driver’s license and passport
• Knowledge and experience dealing with financials.
• Lean Manufacturing, i.e. Six Sigma, knowledge preferred.
• Ensure compliance to Weiss Technik quality policy, quality systems regulations, and other applicable quality system standards and regulations throughout the organization. 
• Communicate the importance of compliance with respect to device safety and efficacy, ramification of non-compliance, general safety rules, manufacturing procedures, company policies and applicable procedures, ISO regulations to direct reports.