What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Operations position at DSJ Global?
Position Summary:
As VP of Operations you will oversee an industrial manufacturing complex with full accountability for site performance. In this role, you will play a critical role in shaping culture and driving safety, operational results, and long‑term growth strategy.
As VP of Operations you will have the following responsibilities:
- Provide direct leadership to plant and department leaders across molding, stamping, plating, assembly, tooling, and materials operations
- Own overall operational performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics
- Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven problem solving
- Drive effective new product introductions in collaboration with engineering and commercial teams
- Set and execute long‑range operating plans to expand capacity, strengthen technical capability, and support business growth
- Champion a culture of accountability, engagement, and leader development across all levels
- Monitor KPIs and financial performance, using economic analysis to prioritize resources and investments
- Maintain full site P&L responsibility, ensuring achievement of revenue, cost, and profitability targets
As VP of Operations you should have the following qualifications:
- 5 years of senior manufacturing leadership experience in a high‑volume, complex production environment
- Proven experience leading large, cross‑functional operations teams
- Strong background in operational excellence and structured problem‑solving methodologies
- Exposure to injection molding, metal stamping/plating, or electronics/PCB assembly (preferred)
- Experience supporting high‑volume, engineered products (preferred)
Salary : $165,000 - $225,000