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High Companies · 1 day ago

VP of Operations

Denver, Pennsylvania, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

High Companies is a leader in precast concrete manufacturing, dedicated to shaping skylines and delivering quality structures. The Vice President of Operations will oversee all manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety while implementing strategies for growth and profitability.

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Responsibilities

Directs production at Denver and Springboro plants through Area Managers and Plant Managers in accordance with the approved financial and operations goals. Acts as liaison between each manufacturing location and the senior management team to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect each plant’s performance and results

Develops and implements short and long term manufacturing strategies in support of HCG’s growth and profitability objectives, optimizing production efficiencies across all manufacturing locations

Promotes the sharing of best practices among all manufacturing locations while achieving economies of scale between all functional areas of HCG

Manages policy deployment in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, material handling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, and plant performance measures

Develops, monitors, and reports on operating costs within functional areas. Alerts management of labor and material costs that exceed operational budget, making recommendations for changes and improvements as necessary

Directs all Concrete Group scheduling in accordance with the approved budget and operations goals, ensuring all planning and scheduling functions are properly carried out to achieve maximum capacity and level loaded production while meeting customer schedules

Leads, coordinates, and directs the preparation of schedule forecasts, operating budgets and capital budgets. Directs their proper submission for approval

Develops and maintains a well-coordinated, efficient organizational structure. Provides guidance and direction to subordinates in support of their personal and professional development. Recommends salary adjustments for subordinates

Advises production management on labor issues including safety, employee relations, scheduling, training, grievances, etc. Ensures production management adheres to company policy and administers practices in a fair and consistent manner

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of information and technology affecting manufacturing operations to increase innovation and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards

Conducts department meetings for the purpose of reporting and communicating activities, policies and procedures, and reviewing production costs and product quality. Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division

Initiates and coordinates major capital improvement projects, e.g. plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, in accordance with corporate safety, environmental, capacity increase, and cost reduction procedures

Assists the Sales and Estimating departments with production data as required for competitive bidding

Confers with customers and industry association contacts to benchmark current manufacturing practices and evaluate and initiate improved and expanded services

Participates as a member of the Senior Management team

Demonstrates a commitment to the continuous improvement process, providing leadership to the Value Stream Teams (VST)

Assists and advises President of High Concrete Group on any projects or assignments as required

Performs other duties and tasks as assigned within the scope of the job responsibilities

Will have 6-10 direct reports reporting to this position

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingManufacturing ManagementBudget ManagementIndustrial EngineeringProduction SchedulingEmployee RelationsTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related field; MBA preferred

Minimum of ten (10) years experience in managing manufacturing plants with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques; minimum of five (5) years experience in the precast/prestressed industry

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.

Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date.

401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.

Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.

Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.

High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years.

Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure."