Senior Vice President Operations

iAutomation, a full-service automation company, developing robotic solutions and offering design, engineering, and integration (DE&I) services, product support, and production services, has an immediate opening for a Senior Vice President (SVP) Operations in Franklin, Massachusetts.

The SVP Operations will oversee a multi-site manufacturing organization and will foster a culture that is customer centric and values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The SVP Operations will develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency, drive sustainable profitable growth, and ensure successful implementation of process improvements.

This role requires a strategic leader with a deep understanding of discrete manufacturing, distribution, supply chain management, and operational excellence. We have a flat organizational structure and require a leader that is collaborative and strategic, but also comfortable diving into the details. This leader will lead by personal example and will maintain a visible presence to the organization.

The SVP Operations will report to the CEO and will be responsible for engineering, quality, manufacturing operations, supply chain, procurement, project management, and manufacturing engineering.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee activities of Operations including developing and driving strategies which support manufacturing operations, process optimization, supply chain management, procurement, and manufacturing engineering
• Develop a strategic operating vision and mission that creates a positive work environment which supports sustained profitable growth through excellence and efficiency
• Work with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to translate strategic plans into annual operating plans that then drive immediate actions and measures of operational excellence
• Mentor and develop a high-performing operations team, ensuring effective succession planning and talent management across the organization
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Lead initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes using lean methods and advanced technologies and data analytics without impacting the current standards of quality and excellence
• Manage the supply chain for timely and cost-effective material procurement and build strong relationships with key suppliers and vendors to align with the company's goals
• Demonstrate a consistent commitment to safety, take personal responsibility to prevent hazardous situations, and build a participatory environment to identify and resolve safety issues/concerns
• Collaborate with the CEO and ELT to define and articulate the organization's vision which will be used to inspire and engage the associates as they commit to their daily activities
• Promote a culture that reflects the organization's values, encourages good performance, and rewards productivity
• Maintain a visible presence to the organization and collects first-hand knowledge of the health of the workforce through use of "Management by Walking Around" techniques
• Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the Company's standards and policies, including environmental, safety and health policies
• Manage development of annual functional budgets that support operating plans while prudently managing within budget guidelines
• Manage and oversee capital investments, ensuring strategic allocation and efficient use of resources across all areas of responsibility
• Assure that the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant internal and external stakeholders

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, MBA is preferred, and 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, with a focus on electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing.

• Proven track record of driving operational excellence and achieving business goals.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management, production processes, and quality systems.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project, time management and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Please attach your resume through LinkedIn or email it to mperkins@i-automation.com .

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