Enerpac Tool Group · 4 hours ago
VP of Operations
Columbus, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expEnerpac Tool Group Corp. is a premier industrial tools and solutions provider, and they are seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing, assembly, and distribution activities across multiple sites in Wisconsin. This role is focused on driving operational excellence and optimizing the Oracle ERP platform to support efficient operations and product lifecycle management.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for all operational functions across multiple Wisconsin-based facilities, ensuring alignment with company goals on quality, delivery, cost, and safety
Lead machining, assembly, and distribution operations, ensuring productivity and efficiency while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction
Oversee end-to-end production and supply chain execution for a broad SKU portfolio, balancing high-volume, repetitive manufacturing with low-volume, high-mix customization
Drive optimization of the Oracle ERP system, enhancing configurability, traceability, scheduling, and real-time data access for decision-making across functions
Implement and mature lean manufacturing principles, with a strong focus on reducing waste, improving flow, and increasing throughput in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Establish performance metrics and KPIs for all key operational areas and drive continuous improvement using structured problem-solving methodologies
Lead initiatives to improve inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse optimization, ensuring seamless integration between production and distribution
Champion a culture of accountability, safety, and operational excellence, mentoring teams and building organizational capability
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, Quality, and Finance to align production operations with product lifecycle needs and market demands
Contribute to and support global operational strategies, including best practice sharing, process standardization, and platform development across regions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA or related) preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 5 years in a senior multi-site leadership role
Preferred
Deep experience in machining, complex assembly, and distribution/logistics operations or industrial manufacturing setting
Demonstrated success in mixed-mode manufacturing environments, balancing BTS, CTO, and ETO product strategies
Proven success managing large SKU portfolios with complex demand variability and long-tail products
Expertise in Oracle ERP systems with a demonstrated ability to lead ERP optimization and/or reconfiguration projects to support operations
Strong experience implementing and sustaining lean manufacturing and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma)
Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills with the ability to build high-performing teams and lead cross-functional initiatives
Experience in supporting or leading global operational strategies and transformations is a significant plus
Company
Enerpac Tool Group
Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darren Kozik
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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