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Afinitas · 1 day ago

VP of Operations

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Afinitas is the global market leader for pipe and precast concrete equipment, forming systems, and concrete accessories. The VP of Operations – Equipment & Automation will lead global operations, focusing on strategic leadership, operational efficiency, and safety compliance across all manufacturing locations.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop a strategy for level loading across the E&A platform, with a focus on operational efficiency and margin optimization

Drive engagement and accountability for Safety, passionately pursuing genuine leadership and individual ownership for the safety and wellbeing of team members in your span of care. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations issued by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies

Create, manage, and control global operational budgets, monitor expenditures, and drive initiatives to reduce costs and maximize profitability

Direct and measure global manufacturing processes, ensuring finished goods meet required quality standards, delivery targets, and customer expectations

Implement robust quality assurance and control systems to maintain high product quality and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Lead, mentor, and develop global manufacturing site leaders and teams, fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment

Identify opportunities for operational improvements, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, productivity, and scalability

Able to build strong partnerships within the division, and drive accountability for operations, business development and profitability

Build strong partnerships within the division, especially with the VP, Engineering – E&A to ensure Engineering standards are driven through to production and overall divisional objectives are achieved

Influence internal teams to rise to the challenge of meeting customer needs/wants and help galvanize teams to meet critical objectives; ensuring all customer expectations (both internal and external) are met

Qualification

Global operations leadershipCost accountingOperational efficiencyTeam buildingChange managementStrategic thinkingCommunicationProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

A successful blend of entrepreneurial disposition and established business experience to effectively lead the division through operational improvement and growth

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business leadership

Progressive leadership experience in global operations and cost accounting, with multi-site/entity and multi-currency environment preferred

Executive presence and dynamic interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complexity with diplomacy and integrity

Excellent team building and change management skills, with the leadership skillset to recruit, train, coach, and mentor top-quality team members at both Division and operating site level. Be a team player and foster teamwork across sites and teams

Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills for assessing needs and recommending changes

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, that conveys a message that is clear, concise and compelling, with proper direction

Frequent domestic and periodic international travel will be required