Serigraph · 17 hours ago
VP of Technology and Product Development
West Bend, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSerigraph is seeking a Vice President of Technology and Product Development to drive growth by leading teams that get to yes on performance, cost, and timing. This role partners across Sales and Operations to deliver innovative, high-quality, and manufacturable solutions for our customers.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Develops a collaborative, adaptable team ready to navigate the demands of our customers and our business needs, ensuring resilience and responsiveness
Negotiates with internal and external partners to agree upon project cost, performance, and timing, resulting in customer retention and satisfaction
Provides leadership and oversight across New Product Launch, Project Management, Estimating, Technical Subject Matter Experts, Application and Manufacturing Engineering, Prototype and Quality to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Sets and manages to operational KPIs that align with divisional objectives. Leads and coaches problem solving to drive sustainable results
Ensures customer requirements during launch (including material specs and delivery dates) are achieved on time, at the highest level of quality
Joins forces with Sales to sculpt the future of our offerings, blending innovation with practicality to meet future needs
Guides and unites our teams, fostering a culture of engagement and seamless communication that transcends boundaries
Delivers for both internal customers – Sales and Operations. Partners with both to sure their needs are being met
Works with Operations to create and execute manufacturing verification test plans to ensure manufacturability and testability for new program introduction
Guides the team to develop and document standard manufacturing methods, processes, and material choices to enable consistent execution
Analyzes recurring quality, delivery, and cost issues to identify systemic gaps and improvement opportunities. Identifies waste and drives reduction through continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring standards are updated every step of the way
Acts as Executive Sponsor of our Quality Management System to ensure compliance with IATF and other regulatory requirements
Attends tradeshows and continues to monitor the technological market to identify customer needs, anticipate competitive actions, and identify changes
Ensures quality throughout our processes and stops the process to correct quality concerns
Ensures all environmental practices are followed and materials are handled and disposed of per appropriate procedures within the area
Supports Serigraph’s current quality business system and understand use of SPECS, the Serigraph quality manual
Qualification
Required
Strong business acumen, financial, and analytical skills, with the ability to make sound business judgements as it relates to capital justification and investment ROI
Experience applying or implementing lean manufacturing, kaizen methodology and production systems
Knowledge and experience implementing LEAN/TPS principles
Strategic thinker with a bias for action
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to facilitate effective team interactions
Evidence of building strong teams
Ability to partner with and influence key stakeholders including Sales, Operations, Finance, and HR
Driver's License and/or Passport for business-related travel
Knowledge of good departmental and company safety/housekeeping/PPE practices
Understand departmental procedures and policies
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent
Ten years of previous operations management, engineering, or technical project management experience, with progressive growth track record
Experience operating within EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)
Benefits
Competitive wages
Access to earned wages before the scheduled payday
Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, and a vacation buy/sell program
Free onsite healthcare and telemedicine including COVID testing
Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
401(k) eligibility on day one
Free onsite fitness facility and walking trails
Cross training, growth, and promotion from within
Company
Serigraph
Serigraphy, also known as silk screening, screen printing or serigraph printing.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sean Torinus
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Zeffer
Chief Financial Officer
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