VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING

Our client recently celebrated its 100th anniversary as a leader in the flow control industry. This is a private company with over $500 million in sales and multiple facilities located in North America and Europe. Excellent opportunity to improve the manufacturing culture. Midwest lifestyle near a large university.

The Position

• Reports to the President and COO.
• Responsible for overall management and strategic direction for multiple domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
• Work with senior management team to help determine the strategic direction of the company.
• Develop and drive short and long range manufacturing objectives.
• Initiate, implement, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Upgrade and standardize the company's operating discipline through the use of world class operating and measurement techniques, including Lean Manufacturing and the consistent use of the company's SAP ERP system.
• Domestic and international travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15-20 years of manufacturing or operations experience, including a minimum of 5-10 years supervisory experience in a divisional or multi-plant management role.
• Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred.
• Strong preference for background in leading edge manufacturing techniques, including Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Cellularization, etc.
• Experience in process improvement and cost reduction activities.

Please send your resume to mail@smithandsyberg.com and reference "Project 370-07-01" in the subject line.

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