VP of Operations

HiFyve is hiring a VP Operations in the Manufacturing/Metal industry in Mount Prospect, IL!

Salary: $130k-$150k+

Location: Mount Prospect, IL

Relocation: Offered, as needed

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct Production, Toolroom, Maintenance, and Materials Department activities through subordinate supervisors
• Plan cost-effective utilization of resources based on production schedules
• Analyze production flow, troubleshoot delays, and resolve issues
• Modify production schedules for high priority jobs and integrate them into the material requirements planning system
• Develop and implement methods to reduce costs and improve quality
• Establish monitoring systems to control production flow
• Negotiate major raw material purchases and establish cost-saving goals
• Motivate and develop employee skills, acting as a mentor/coach
• Resolve customer and sales representative problems, promoting company resources
• Develop communication and cooperation between departments
• Evaluate staff performance, ensure policy adherence, and recommend employee status changes

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum of seven (7) years of related manufacturing experience
• At least four (4) years of managerial experience with project management responsibilities
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of manufacturing systems (ERP or MRP)
• Strong team-building, mentoring, and motivational skills
• Ability to adapt to changes, solve problems, and manage multiple tasks
• Familiarity with ISO/TS 16949:2002, LEAN Manufacturing principles preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to represent the company internally and externally

If you are interested, please apply.