Job Description
HiFyve is hiring a VP Operations in the Manufacturing/Metal industry in Mount Prospect, IL!
Salary: $130k-$150k+
Location: Mount Prospect, IL
Relocation: Offered, as needed
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct Production, Toolroom, Maintenance, and Materials Department activities through subordinate supervisors
- Plan cost-effective utilization of resources based on production schedules
- Analyze production flow, troubleshoot delays, and resolve issues
- Modify production schedules for high priority jobs and integrate them into the material requirements planning system
- Develop and implement methods to reduce costs and improve quality
- Establish monitoring systems to control production flow
- Negotiate major raw material purchases and establish cost-saving goals
- Motivate and develop employee skills, acting as a mentor/coach
- Resolve customer and sales representative problems, promoting company resources
- Develop communication and cooperation between departments
- Evaluate staff performance, ensure policy adherence, and recommend employee status changes
Education Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of related manufacturing experience
- At least four (4) years of managerial experience with project management responsibilities
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of manufacturing systems (ERP or MRP)
- Strong team-building, mentoring, and motivational skills
- Ability to adapt to changes, solve problems, and manage multiple tasks
- Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949:2002, LEAN Manufacturing principles preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to represent the company internally and externally
If you are interested, please apply.