In PersonFrequent travel within North America is required.
Operations & LogisticsSupply Chain Management
About the job
Requirements
At least 15 years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain.
A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college in business, engineering, or a related field.
Certifications in, or demonstrated knowledge of, ISO certifications and Lean Manufacturing.
The ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across multiple disciplines.
A track record of increasing efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing setting.
The ability to drive multiple initiatives in parallel.
Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to ask appropriate questions, frame logical conclusions, and arrive at effective solutions.
The ability to inspire, motivate, and lead people in a matrix organization.
Responsibilities
Lead all manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple North American locations through matrixed and direct reporting structures supporting multiple business groups.
Direct business objectives and develop organizational practices to coordinate functions and operations between departments, establish responsibilities, and define procedures for attaining objectives at appropriate customer service levels.
Analyze activity reports and financial statements to determine progress toward objectives, and revise objectives and operating plans to address current conditions.
Develop strategy and implement long-range plans, operating budgets, and resource plans to execute growth initiatives in collaboration with key leaders.
Ensure plans and processes are in place to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals.
Evaluate managers and hold them accountable for compliance with established practices, organizational objectives, and contributions toward those objectives.
Collaborate across operating, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, transportation, distribution, import/export, maintenance, and research and development functions to improve operational efficiency.
Drive continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operating cost.
Desired Qualifications
At least 5 years of experience leading global operations projects.
Job Description:
What do a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?
Ellsworth Adhesives specs of materials in each of those products!
Ellsworth Corporation, a global industry leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, equipment, and adhesives manufacturer, currently has a Vice President of Operations opportunity available. This role reports to Specialty Chemical Distribution located in Germantown, WI.
Are you a passionate Operations leader who enjoys cross-functional collaboration, leading a team, and building Supply Chain strategies? If so, join our Ellsworth team!
You will provide leadership and strategy for the entire Supply Chain for all businesses and facilities in North America. You will collaborate with senior leaders, corporate departments, and front-line managers to oversee the organization's manufacturing, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution and transportation functions. Develop and implement operational systems to monitor and control all critical supply chain and manufacturing processes to ensure safety, employee engagement, optimize production and operational efficiencies to meet profitability goals aligned to the corporate strategy and customer demand.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads all manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple locations for North America through both matrixed and direct reporting structures supporting multiple business groups
Directs business objectives and develops organizational practices to coordinate functions and operations between departments, and to establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives at proper customer service levels
Analyzes activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revises objectives and operating plans addressing current conditions
Develops strategy and implements long-range plans, develops operating budgets and resource plans to execute growth initiatives in collaboration with key leaders. Ensures that proper plans and processes are in place to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
Evaluates and holds managers accountable for compliance with established practices, objectives of the organization and contributions in attaining objectives
Collaborates on activities across multiple operations such as operating, manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, transportation, distribution, import/export, maintenance, or research and development, to effect operational efficiency
Drives continuous improvements in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, and operating cost
PERKS & BENEFITS
As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
15 + years of experience in a leadership role in manufacturing, distribution and supply chain
5+ years of experience leading global operations projects preferred
Bachelors’ degree from a four-year accredited college in business, engineering, or related field
Certifications in/or demonstrated knowledge of ISO Certifications and Lean Manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to influence senior management, teams, and individuals across multiple disciplines
Evaluates situations objectively and demonstrates fact-based decisions that have a positive impact on work performance or division and the total business
Proven track record of increasing efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing setting
Demonstrated agility and ability to drive multiple initiatives in parallel
Strong problem-solving skills: ability to ask the right questions, help frame logical conclusions and arrive at effective solutions
Ability to inspire, motivate and lead people in a matrix organization