Strong fast growing PE Group is looking to build out their Portfolio Operations supporting multiple portcos throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. This position will be responsible for operations excellence including: P&L leadership, Finance, Operations and Commercial excellence. The objective for this position is to optimize business objectives comprised of meeting and exceeding customer expectations, profit plan, business growth, safety, delivery of products that meet quality and cost standards, delivery, productivity, employee engagement, manager effectiveness, culture and organizational capability.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and 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.
- Ensures 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 human 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.
- Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MBA Preferred.
- 10-15 years of leadership operations global management experience. Managing operations developing and leading strategic business initiatives and projects to improve productivity, quality, inventory, and/or financial targets.
- Proven track record employing Best in Practice business processes.
- Prior C level experience a plus.
- Private Equity Portfolio Operations experience a must.
