Position SummaryThe Vicepresident of Operations will report initially to the Vice President of Operations. This executive will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflows of the operations/manufacturing team.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations, ensuring that each direct report
• is reaching goals set by company leadership.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Direct Reports:

• Production Manager
• Quality Manager
• Senior Maintenance Engineer
• Human Resources Manager
• Possible future 3PL Manager
• Customer Service Manager (maybe)

General Duties/Responsibilities:

• Negotiates and implements the strategic direction and "quantitative/qualitative” metrics of
• the organization's operations division in collaboration with the company's executive
• leadership, and communicates these to the whole company.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals and metrics
• while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
• Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out the organization's goals and
• objectives.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to
• improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing,
• development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organization's business plan and vision.
• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices,
• standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.
• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for
• projects.
• Establishes and administers the operations budget.
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the chief executive officer and other
• leadership as requested.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in operations management.
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided, specifically providing expertise for OSHA safety and health rules and associated training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in manufacturing,production, and digital B2B eCommerce.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Corporate level financial acumen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• College degree preferred but not required.
• At least 10 years of related experience and accomplishments or accolades including threeyears in middle management required.