VP of Operations

Essential Functions:

• SBU leadership expertise on ERP system operation, trouble shooting and future implementations.
• Develop a culture of Best Practices and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, environmental, human resource, and quality and maintenance policies.
• Coordinate efforts between production and supply chain, finance and other business functions.
• Provides leadership and coaching to subordinates that develops, drives, and nurtures a culture of planning, responsibility and accountability to achieve overall business goals.
• Coach, counsel, and mentor team members to facilitate their growth and development and to assist in preparing team members for movement along their career paths.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the business unit planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements.
• Lead and conduct weekly and monthly business meetings including managing the execution and milestones of major projects.
• Support and participate in the consistent evaluation and audit of product suppliers’ and logistics providers’ capabilities.

Experience, Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering is preferred
• 8+ years related operations management experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• In-depth understanding of functions including, but not limited to: accounting, supply chain, quality, manufacturing, customs and human resources.
• Comprehensive computer skills, including use of MS Excel, query/reporting tools, ERP and spreadsheet macros.
• Must be team oriented, self-motivated and able to motivate those working with and for this position.
• Candidates have to reside in the DFW area.
• This position requires moderate travel.