Grenzebach Hellas · 1 month ago
Vice President of Operations
Newnan, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expGrenzebach Corporation is a high-tech company focusing on the future of automation. The Vice President of Operations leads the manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with global objectives.
Industrial Automation
Responsibilities
Lead, structure, and coach functional teams across planning, order management, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, purchasing, spare parts and service execution
Develop and optimize the local production footprint and supply chain standards, targeting manufacturing performance, cost control, and high service levels
Oversee SCM, strategic purchasing, logistics, and engineering to achieve operational excellence, implementing global standards locally
Drive organizational development, including staffing, hiring, and talent development aligned to local sizing requirements
Negotiate major supplier contracts, award decisions, and framework agreements; manage supplier selection, performance measurement, and continuous improvement programs
Benchmark local operations against external suppliers and Grenzebach global production footprint using KPIs, advancing continuous improvement and lean initiatives, e.g., 6S, waste reduction
Ensure effective internal customer supplier relationships between manufacturing sites and business units
Plan, approve, and manage CAPEX for manufacturing and supply chain investments in line with corporate global guidelines
Guarantee delivery reliability, quality, and target costs for all operations, including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, spare parts, and service execution
Champion operational excellence, driving process improvement, safety, visual management, and reporting practices
Implement and ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance ESG standards
Champion safety, ensuring compliance and proactive enhancement of safety protocols
Lead site development activities, structure daily floor meetings, weekly improvement sessions, and department manager coaching
Participate as a member of the company’s North America Leadership Team
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years of progressive operations or manufacturing leadership experience
Proven success managing production and engineering teams in a light industrial or automation environment
Experience in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining processes and improving customer service
Strong leadership, coaching, and cross functional collaboration skills
Ability to manage performance through data driven KPIs
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Hands on, floor engaged leadership style
Familiarity with ERP systems and visual factory tools
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or equivalent experience, 10 plus years in a related leadership role
MBA or advanced Engineering degree a plus
Proven executive experience leading manufacturing operations, ideally with responsibility for site wide SCM, purchasing, logistics, engineering, and service execution
Track record of driving organizational development, process improvement, and operational excellence, aligned to global and local requirements
Strong supplier negotiation, contract management, and benchmark driven improvement capabilities
Experience in CAPEX planning/approval, team coaching, talent development, and visual factory implementation
Deep knowledge of standards, KPIs, and best practices for operational functions; hands on and data driven management style
Skilled in Lean Manufacturing principles including 6S, waste reduction TIMWOOD, safety, and continuous improvement
Excellent communication and organizational skills, fostering effective cross functional collaboration and site leadership
Familiarity with ERP systems SAP preferred and experience in automation environments
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma certification is a plus
Strong understanding of OEM business operations
Experience with SAP is a plus
Benefits
FREE Employee Insurance - Medical, Dental, and Vision
FREE Long Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
FREE Gym Membership
FREE Life Insurance
20 PTO Days Starting Day 1
401k with Match
10 Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Work Schedule / Remote work options
Company
Grenzebach Hellas
Grenzebach stands for high-tech solutions in the glass, intralogistics, and building materials industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase