Vice President - Manufacturing Operations

Sienna Corporation is a global leader in electronic manufacturing services. We are a vertical manufacturing company with a product spectrum that spans PCBA Design & Assembly, Wire Harnesses, Magnetics, Electro-Mechanical Integration, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Machining, Injection Molded Plastics, complete system integration & product testing. With a visionary mindset, supply chain integrity, and established infrastructure, Sienna remains at the forefront of the electronic manufacturing domain focused on providing superior quality end-to end manufacturing solutions to leading OEMs across various industry segments.

Established in 1995, Sienna has a US manufacturing facility located in Suwanee, GA

About the role:

The Vice President of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for day-to-day direction, strategy, planning and execution of the company’s US manufacturing operations. In this role, the Vice President of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for managing and organizing the activities involved with the identification, acquisition, production and distribution of the goods that the company provides to its customers

Roles and Responsibility:

• Creates an overall vision, sets quality and productivity goals, and recommends organizational changes to achieve set goals.
• Provides effective and inspiring leadership of the company’s US Operations by being actively involved in all projects and services.
• Ensures that, as the company grows, manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and safety of the work environment. Works closely with the COO on manufacturing plans, goals, and future product innovations.
• Develops and manages budgeting and budget execution with a focus on product costs and margins.
• Creates an environment conducive to continuous improvement and implements systems to nurture operational excellence. Continually reviews requirements related to new processes, new products introduction and changes in technology, customer needs and safety and environmental regulations.
• Manages employees and hands-on operation of the company’s manufacturing function, whether in-house or sub-contracted.
• Directs all production control, production process development, quality systems, purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities.
• Interfaces with customers in all aspects of manufacturing and promoting business with new customers.

Desired Candidate:

• Minimum BS/BA degree with at least 15 years of experience in leading Electronic Manufacturing facilities in the EMS or vertically integrated electronics manufacturing environment and a track record in global manufacturing operations management.
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach a senior-level staff to manage and develop high-performance teams and develop and implement program strategies.
• Deep experience in program budgeting and fiscal management.
• Ability to point to specific examples of having led organizational transformation projects and program development.
• Result oriented & Self directed with a strong executive presence and polished communication skills — able to represent Sienna credibly in front of customer auditors, executive leadership, and the Board of Directors.
• Strong people leadership: able to build a high-performing, multi-shift quality organization and drive a company-wide quality culture.

Skills and Specifications:

• Must possess good negotiating, analytical skills and problem-solving.
• Must be result oriented with the ability to deliver against deadlines

Salary Grade:

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience and relvant education or training. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $225K - $250K.