[Remote] VP of Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses focused on revitalizing US manufacturing. They are seeking a VP of Operations to lead the growth and development of manufacturing or engineering services member companies, ensuring fulfillment, quality, and profitability objectives are met through collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.ResponsibilitiesEnsure fulfillment, quality, cost and customer expectations are met by driving assessment and coordination of efforts across member companies, manufacturing, and engineering teams within the organizationAchieve and maintain manufacturing capacity requirements on an ongoing basis, providing for build-up and adjustment of resources as needed, including facilities, equipment and peopleCoach, develop, and assess leadership talent internally to achieve growth and meet market needsLead across functions to drive continuous improvement through Lean to enhance quality, workflow efficiency, predictability, and productivity in product and service fulfillmentDemonstrate highly visible, engaging leadership, with affinity for the production floor and engineering shops. Lead by example, emphasizing the Principles of [The Re:Build Way](https://www.rebuildmanufacturing.com/our-principles)Contribute to the overall short- and long-range planning process and in the establishment, monitoring and assessment of our annual operating budgetDevelop and deploy essential analytics to track important metrics, feed analysis and generate useful insightsPartner with leaders across the business to create ‘best for the enterprise’ fulfillment approaches that complement each business’s context and objectivesSupport leadership teams in assessing opportunities, understating constraints, securing balanced contracting, and developing responsive action plans to ensure profitable and mutually beneficial delivery on commitmentsParticipate in the investigation and implementation of new services, manufacturing processes, and product or systems technologies to meet the organization's objectivesProvide guidance to strategic projects within our business, as neededAct as an Operations functional lead for mergers and acquisition assessment and case developmentWhere most essential, develop, implement, and optimize procedural standards and policies related to the businessHelp sustain safety in all workplacesSkillsBachelor's degree or higher in a technical or business-related subject area, or equivalent experience (MBA or MS preferred)Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience with manufacturing processes and systems, working in a highly matrixed environment, leading large multidisciplinary teams is essentialExpertise using 'lean' principles and a track record of success in developing significant improvements in cost management, inventory management, quality, and deliveryAbility to marshal resources to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, and use resources effectively and efficientlyProven skills partnering across businesses and a collaborative approach within and across organizational boundariesProven capability to encourage, mentor, and cultivate team members to achieve improved resultsExhibits a high degree of technical credibility and communicates highly technical information in a simplistic and easily understandable wayAnalytical skills to draw appropriate conclusions from data, anticipating second and third order effects when making recommendationsAbility to isolate critical factors, summarize complex information and communicate effectively at executive levelsThe ideal candidate will be located in Central or Eastern United States or willing to relocateWillingness to travel frequently as needed to effectively support your areas of responsibilityBenefitsEvery employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together, at all levels of the company!Company OverviewRe:Build Manufacturing integrates design, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver complex, multi-technology products from concept through full-rate production. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.rebuildmanufacturing.com.