VP of Manufacturing/Operations

This position is the top manufacturing operations role, which reports directly to the President, and includes P&L responsibility for the manufacturing side of the business. We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee daily operations, drive efficiency, and ensure production goals are met while maintaining the highest quality standards

Key Responsibilities:

Participate with management in the development of strategic priorities for the company, and drive the manufacturing operation to execute on those priorities. Maintain, and work to improve our excellent on-time delivery and product quality.
Address staffing and skill requirements within the team. Track competencies and provide leadership and development opportunities for team members. 
Oversee the production process and production schedules to meet or exceed KPIs for efficiency and performance. Drive process improvements and implement Lean Manufacturing best practices.
Ensure cost-effective operations and adherence to financial budgets. Look for opportunities to reduce scrap and unnecessary waste.
Manage raw material inventories and related vendors.
Own and manage R&D projects to create new materials and processes.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, and our Quality Management System (QMS).
Manage environmental reporting and compliance responsibilities.
Conduct performance appraisals for direct reports and ensure the same across all production areas.
Run the morning manufacturing managers' meeting, making sure it is effective and valuable for the team.
Produce reports and metrics for management meetings.