Operations Professional Jobs in Ada, OK (NOW HIRING)

At Latham Pool Products, we don’t just make swimming pools; we create opportunities for backyard dreams to come true. As the leading manufacturer in North America, Australia, and New Zealand, we are committed to delivering innovation, quality, and sustainability in everything we do.

We believe in building an environment where everyone can thrive. That is why we offer:

• A culture of integrity, collaboration, and respect.
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family.
• Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and skill development.

Ready to join a team that makes a difference?

A little about the position:

Job Summary

The Vice President, Operations - Fiberglass & Auto Covers provides strategic and operational leadership for Latham Pool Products' Fiberglass and Automatic Cover manufacturing businesses across North America. This executive is responsible for delivering world-class performance in safety, quality, customer service, cost, productivity, capacity utilization, talent development and financial performance. The role partners closely with executive leadership to develop and execute long-term operational strategies that support sustainable growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. 

Some of What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all Fiberglass and Auto Cover manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with company objectives and growth plans.
• Lead Plant Managers and operations leadership teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, labor, and profitability targets.
• Develop and execute multi-year operational strategies utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence principles.
• Establish and maintain a world-class culture focused on safety, employee engagement, accountability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization by fostering a culture of empowerment, accountability, engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Own operational P&L performance, including OPEX, labor productivity, inventory optimization, and CAPEX planning and execution.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Customer Service, HR, EHS, and IT to strengthen enterprise performance and operational scalability.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing efficiency, throughput, material utilization, cost management, and capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, safety, and company requirements.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives within Operations including implementation of systems, reporting tools, and operational technologies.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPI management systems and operational reviews.
• Lead manufacturing due diligence, integration, and operational execution for acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and Executive Leadership Team.
• Partner with Human Resources to develop and execute talent and organizational strategies, including succession planning, leadership development, organizational design, and workforce planning, to build the capabilities and leadership pipeline required to support business growth.

What You Bring to the Table: (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including executive-level responsibility for multi-site operations.
• Experience within consumer durables, industrial manufacturing, building products, advanced materials, composites, specialty manufacturing, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing complex operations with responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operating and capital budgets.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and change management methodologies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, strategic planning, and organizational development capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead high-performing teams across geographically dispersed locations.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing leadership teams
• Proven experience driving employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation.

Why Should You Come Work With Us?

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your family include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA plans available
• 401(K) with 50% company match up to 6%
• Paid Time Off – 3 to 5 weeks per year with weekly accruals starting day one
• Holidays - 11 Paid, eligible on day one
• Life/ADD Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability insurance with buy up options

Professional Development: Training programs, Tuition Reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Supportive Environment: A culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and respect.

Some Important Information for you:

Position Title: Vice President, Operations – Fiberglass and Autocovers

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Remote

Status: Full-time

Salary Range: $225,000 - $255,000 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US geographic markets.  Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.

Bonus:  MIB – Tier 1 – 36% of base pay

 Latham Pool Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 

 Latham Pool Products is a Drug-Free Workplace Employer. Our hiring process includes drug screening, background check & E-Verify.

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