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VP of Operations

CEF Industries
Addison, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/11/2026
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13782428

  • 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** include the following. Other

duties may be assigned.

  • 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** To perform this job successfully, an individual must

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.

**Education and/or Experience**

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

**Language Skills**

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

**Reasoning Ability**

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.

**Computer Skills**

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have 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

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