Vice President of Operations

Company: Brunswick
Location: Edgewater
Posted on: September 16, 2022

Job Description:

_It is our people behind life's passions who will make the big difference. If you are interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products, driving your own career and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then you've found your fit.__Have what it takes? Join us._**POSITION SUMMARY**The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading all activities within Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Logistics, Quality, and Continuous Improvement to deliver results in support of Boston Whaler's strategic business plan. This position is responsible for managing and ensuring the efficient, effective and safe operation of the production and manufacturing support areas while successfully driving continuous improvement in safety, product quality, cost, production, facilities, on-time delivery, employee satisfaction, and other key performance metrics. The Vice President will lead production to meet or exceed facility goals.**RESPONSIBILITIES**+ Responsible for overall performance of the manufacturing operations.+ Responsible for the development, execution, and return on investment capital expenditures for the manufacturing areas and the facility.+ Lead daily manufacturing communications with department managers and supervisors to review current safety, quality levels, production attainment, open issues, and resolution of issues.+ Direct the review of job standards, develop cost studies and systems for optimum efficiency and profitability.+ Review labor and material requirements to minimize overtime and labor variance while ensuring customer delivery requirements are achieved.+ Direct problem-solving activities in the manufacturing operations and ensure permanent resolution.+ Develop production schedules to assure sales and financial targets are achieved and market demands are satisfied.+ Drive continuous improvement in production integration relative to quality, cost, and speed to market.+ Ensures that the facility is in full compliance with all local, State and Federal regulations.+ Responsible for product quality and compliance in accordance with all appropriate USCG, ABYC, and NMMA requirements.+ Works closely with Sales, PDE, and Production Team on review and feedback of late change orders, special instructions, and production schedule changes.+ Identifies and develops opportunities for material cost reductions while maintaining or improving product quality; establishes cost reduction targets annually.+ Establishes professional working relationships with suppliers, communicates priorities for critical shipments and provides accurate monthly and annual material forecasts; holds accountability for on-time delivery performance.+ Takes a pro-active role with other company employees in assessing present raw material fulfillment and logistics practices and works with appropriate internal and external groups to initiate and execute process improvements.+ Provides direction and coaching to LSS Blackbelt(s) to ensure appropriate level of training and communication of LSS to all parts of organization.+ Drives sustainable lean six sigma processes into all parts of the business.+ Provides direction to Purchasing Manager to ensure production lines have required raw materials and components while achieving goals related to raw materials inventory targets and production shortages.+ Leads purchasing department in identifying and developing actions for material cost reductions while maintaining or improving product quality.+ Works with Purchasing Manager to facilitate communication of component quality issues with key internal and external stake holders to provide timely resolution of non-conformities.+ Provides direction to LSS Blackbelt(s) to ensure effective mentorship to LSS Greenbelts to ensure Greenbelt projects stay on schedule and are completed successfully.+ Perform other duties as assigned.**EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION**+ Requires a Bachelor's degree (preferably in manufacturing, engineering, or technical area).+ Master's Degree is a plus.+ 7+ years manufacturing management experience managing a workforce of at least 500 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.+ Experience managing multi-site manufacturing operations.+ Financial acumen (ability to understand and interpret the impact of actions to financial performance).+ Experience in marine or automotive environment beyond the component level, i.e. assembly experience is highly preferred.+ Application of quality and lean manufacturing processes and methodologies; Six Sigma Black Belt desirable.+ Leadership skills to champion and motivate change in a continuous improvement environment are essential.+ Ability to sort through significant amounts of information and determine the areas of focus priority.+ Experience with OSHA and EPA regulations preferred.+ Demonstrated experience and knowledge of time standards, plant layout, and inventory management.+ Excellent oral and written communication skills for interaction at all levels.+ Ability to motivate a team to accomplish goals.**SKILLS**+ Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent organization skills; ability to balance multiple priorities.+ Ability to lead effectively within a team environment; teamwork must be a priority.+ Requires excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.+ Strong analytical and proven problem-solving skills required.+ Strong coaching / employee development experience required.+ Flexible work schedule._We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process._Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/DisabledEEO is The Law - click here (https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants) for more informationBrunswick (https://www.brunswick.com/job-candidate-privacy-notice) and Workday (https://www.workday.com/en-us/service-privacy.html?&\_rda=/company/service\_privacy.php) Privacy PoliciesBrunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: hrsharedservices@brunswick.com or 866-278-6942.All job offers will come to you via the candidate portal you create when applying through a posted position through https:///www.brunswick.com/careers . If you are ever unsure about what is being required of you during the application process or its source, please contact HR Shared Services at 866-278-6942 or HRSharedServices@brunswick.com .\#Brunswick Corporation - Boston Whaler

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