VP of Operations

CEF Industries, LLC.; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CEF Industries, LLC. seeks a VP of Operations to lead manufacturing, machine shop, assembly, test, facilities maintenance, procurement, planning and safety. This role owns performance, capital expenditures, and team development, driving results in on-time delivery, cost savings, and annual improvements.

The candidate will partner with the President and senior leaders to shape growth, implement data-driven decisions, and build a high-performing operations culture, including AS9100 readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or related field; 10+ years direct industry experience.
• MBA preferred; aero pace and Defense Industry experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-function operations organization with full accountability for results.
• Deliver >95% on-time delivery of quality product to customers.
• Drive productivity, cost savings, and continuous improvement through strategy and metrics.
• Improve internal machine shop OTD and lead the team to achieve earned hour targets.
• Partner with President, Finance, Sales and senior leaders to drive growth and strategy.
• Model an owners mindset; data-driven decisions and operating discipline.
• Present quarterly operational metrics to Corporate Executives.

Skills

Leadership

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Summary

The VP of Operations is an executive leader reporting to the President, with accountability for all manufacturing operations, including machine shop, assembly, test, facilities maintenance, procurement, planning and safety. This role owns operational performance, productivity, capital expenditures for production equipment, and team development while driving results in OTD, TAT, and annual cost savings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-function operations organization with full accountability for all associated business results
• Lead operations team to deliver >95% on time delivery of quality product to CEF customers
• Drive productivity, cost savings, and continuous improvement through consistent operational strategy and holding the team accountable for simple metrics
• Improve internal machine shop OTD and lead the team to achieve earned hour targets
• Partner with the President, Finance, Sales, and senior leaders to drive growth, operational strategy, and new business support
• Model an owners mindset by challenging the status quo, making data-based decisions, and building operating discipline
• Improve performance through building structure, talent and process
• Use operational analysis and analytics to identify constraints, improve throughput, prioritize resources, and make tactical decisions that support daily execution and customer commitments
• Owner of operational Capital Expenditure plan and budget
• Ensure operational issues impacting the Quality System are escalated, resolved, and sustained through effective corrective action
• Ensure operations adhere to and is prepared for audits pertaining to AS9100
• Partner with Customer Service, Sales, and Quality to support customer needs by improving responsiveness, issue resolution, on-time delivery, and communication on critical orders
• Own and present all operational metrics quarterly to Corporate Executives
• Own the creation and presentation of annual operations business plan
• Build leadership capability through coaching, succession planning, and development of direct and indirect reports
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, and a performance culture across operations
• Build a high performing team through performance management and recruitment of top talent

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees subordinate managers who supervise various employees in the Assembly Department, Facility Department, Purchasing/Materials Department and Manufacturing Department. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals With Disabilities To Perform The Essential Functions.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related field plus a minimum of 10 years direct industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate will come from a high-performing manufacturer of engineered components with high mix / low volume operations. MBA Degree and experience in the aero pace and Defense Industry Is Preferred, But Not Required. Strong Interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate and build a consensus in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, MRP systems, and database software. Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands