Store Manager Of Operations Jobs in Montevideo, MN

Join an Established and Growing Business! Showcase your skills with a company committed to providing services ON TIME, ON BUDGET, DONE RIGHT, and DONE SAFELY. At SpecSys, we offer exciting, challenging work tailored to your strengths, along with opportunities to make an impact. Learn more about us at specsys.com and apply today!

SALARY RANGE: $108,000 - $162,000 in accordance with experience.

BENEFITS & PERKS: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance; HSA/FSA options: Accident & Critical Illness Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) with Employer Match; Term Life Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; RITALKA University; Employee Luncheons; Company Picnic; Community Volunteering.

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for overseeing and directing the company's operational activities to ensure efficiency, quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction. This executive leader develops and implements operational strategies, manages production and support functions, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures alignment between operational performance and overall business objectives.

What does the Vice President of Operations do at SpecSys?

• Oversee daily operations across manufacturing, production, quality, and facilities functions.
• Lead projects, including overseeing planning, execution, resources, and timelines to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure operational processes are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with company standards
• Develop and execute operational strategies that support company goals and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish organizational objectives and performance targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead new product introductions coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring successful, on-time launches.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and capital expenditures.
• Analyze operational costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure resources are allocated effectively to meet business objectives.
• Support annual planning and forecasting activities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to facility managers.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Assist in succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Support employee engagement and retention efforts.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices to improve operational performance.
• Work closely with customers to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

What are we looking for in a great Vice President of Operations?

• Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) software
• Organizational development and leadership
• Fast-paced project management
• Computer skills using PC – word processing, spreadsheets, Excel knowledge required
• Budgeting and financial analysis
• Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Undergraduate degree, preferred in operations or engineering
• Master's in Business or Operations, or other advance degree preferred, unless 10+ years operations experience
• 10+ years of management experience in project management environment

OR Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be acceptable.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

SpecSys Overview

When it comes to recruiting, many companies focus on an applicant's faults - what doesn't fit, what experience they don't have, etc. Our philosophy is different in that we are actively looking for a reason to hire someone. SpecSys is a full-service provider that offers project management, engineering, and manufacturing for fast-track projects, systems, and products with a main focus on large mobile equipment - if it moves and it's big, we can do it! At SpecSys, we take safety and quality very seriously. We want our employees to go home in the same way they arrived at work (maybe even better if possible) and we do that by providing our services On Time, On Budget, and Done Right. As one of the few engineering and manufacturing companies that are ISO-9001:2015 certified, you know that our standards and processes are first-rate.

Why You Should Apply Here

SpecSys is a family-owned company that focuses on creating jobs in rural communities in the upper Midwest; purposefully deciding to create jobs away from the chaos of larger metro areas. Our company values help to foster strong relationships with not only our employees and customers, but also our communities. We take pride in finding careers that fit the person rather than a person to fit a job which allows us all to do extraordinary things with ordinary people.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.