Vice President Operations

, IL, United States

Reports to:

President, Dometic Marine (solid line)

Group EVP Operations (dotted line)

Direct reports:

Director of Global Strategic Sourcing

Director of Global Quality

Director of Business Process & Operations

Dotted line site Ops Directors (9x)

Key Relationships:

Internally

Owners at each site within Dometic Marine

Directors at Each Site

of HR for cohesiveness with EHS

Externally

Employment and Labor regulatory bodies including LRB, WCB and OSHA

Unions and bargaining units

Purpose

Reporting to the President, Dometic Marine, the VP of Operations, Marine will provide strategic leadership to the operations of multiple manufacturing sites in North America, EMEA and production partners in China with sales over $565 million USD . The VP will have oversight of operations for 9 manufacturing sites which is expected to increase. This individual will be responsible for partnering with P&L owners to improve operations and validate and drive capital investment strategies while leveraging best practices that align with performance, innovation and speed across all product categories. He/she will be accountable for formulating strategies, objectives, overarching policies and operational guidelines to support the manufacturing and distribution of products to meet sales demand, as defined in the annual and long-range business plans. This will result in implementing corporate governance and reporting data back to key stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

undergraduate degree (engineering preferred), combined with an MBA in operations or business management will be considered strong assets.

minimum of 15 years of successful experience in operations in positions of increasing responsibility, preferably from a manufacturing environment of relatively advanced products, where different levels of automation are required.

in managing multi-site, multi-geography (potentially Mexico and China), end-to-end operations including manufacturing in a complex manufacturing business will be critical considerations.

passion for Lean and Continuous Improvement with a history of successful implementations

implementing and improving plant safety (EHS)

in the development of annual and long-range operational plans and budget management are necessary; must have strong financial acumen.

Main Responsibilities

strategic plans for the operations group through the establishment of clear operating strategies, objectives, goals and action plans.

operations functions and executes its tasks within defined quality, safety, environmental, and social responsibilities and accountabilities. Deliver expected cost and P&L outcomes and drive an environment of continuous improvement in all aspects of operational performance.

introduce and drive Lean manufacturing initiatives with a continued focus on process design, controls and operational efficiencies.

new information against business priorities; adapt or determine the organization’s course of action to execute against those plans.

operational integration activities for new acquisitions.

overall strategy concerning the efficient flow of products and information between manufacturing through customer deployment in order to meet customer requirements and the company’s profitability goals.

Local Operations, ensure all manufacturing processes are continually reviewed and scrutinized for improvement, and that appropriate innovations are evaluated and implemented as indicated.

appropriate metrics and controls to manage business risks and optimize performance. These should be standardized across sites where possible and roll into the appropriate KPI’s to align with the rest of the corporation.

system capacity in conjunction with P&L owners to enable growth and optimize cost.

participate with cross-functional leadership team to position the Operations team to respond to customer needs in product and service development, cost effective production and efficient delivery of finished goods.

to build and leverage a strong company culture, dedicated to product development, quality, operational execution, strategic customer intimacy and the corporate values.

effective recruiting, training, development and succession planning to meet growth.

will usually be 2 to 3 weeks per month

Competency/Success Factors

the ability to assess talent resource needs based on team’s skills and capabilities; identifies retention risks and applies innovative practices to retain key talent.

capability gaps for the business unit/function to develop an appropriate talent development strategy to meet future business needs.

new trends, emerging business models, growth opportunities; takes calculated risks when generating a plan or strategy that aligns with the business unit/function’s vision. Translates these visions into clear, specific and achievable objectives, making it tangible for individuals and teams.

execution and performance management skills. Is results-driven. Strategically leads the team to develop and deliver common, aggressive goals and associated metrics. Provides leadership and staff motivation to align team with common goals. Holds the team accountable.

as a role model for stepping up and taking bold actions when critical or challenging situations arise to consistently move the organization forward.

problem-solving and decision-making skills. Is fact based, hands-on and solicits broad input but makes rapid, sound decisions.

well and thoughtfully. Knows what is critical to do and knows today may be better managed by someone else tomorrow.

attract, assemble and develop strong teams; constructs and executes compelling development plans.

Strong communication, relationship building and influencing skills. Develops credibility and trust with the senior executive team and can work/interact effectively with individuals throughout the organization

Dometic Group operates in the retail industry and manages the manufacturing, sales, and service of products for the outdoor market. The product range is broad and includes portable coolers, grills, air conditioning systems, tents, batteries, and solar energy solutions for mobile, outdoor lifestyles. The business is a global company and customers include retailers of outdoor products as well as consumers and manufacturers of vehicles and boats. The Dometic Group was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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