VP of Operations

Job description

The Smiths Detection Inc (SDI) Vice President of Operations position is based in Edgewood, MD, and will be the key Operations leadership role with overall responsibility for providing manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, sourcing, integrated business planning, safety, quality, and trade compliance oversight of the Americas Region site as well as potential integration of additional acquired sites This position will report to the SDI President and, within the parameters of a Special Security Agreement (SSA), will work closely with the Global Operations function and business teams to ensure that delivery and quality performance exceeds customer expectations. Reporting to this position are the leaders of the Value streams, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Facilities, and Trade Compliance. The role is responsible for integrating all functions in a highly matrixed organization to ensure seamless execution of the entire integrated delivery system. The position is responsible for integrating all functions in a highly matrixed organization to ensure seamless execution of the entire integrated delivery system. Job duties to include but are not limited to; Develop and execute the Operations strategy across manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, logistics, quality, manufacturing engineering, facilities, safety. Lead the Integrated Business Planning process to align customer demand, material availability, capacity, workforce, inventory, and financial objectives. Develop supply chain, sourcing, and supplier-management strategies that improve material availability, supplier performance, cost competitiveness, working capital, and business continuity. Partner across Programs, Technology, Sales, Service, and Finance to support new product introductions, production readiness, and execution of customer and contractual commitments. Oversee capital planning, facilities, capacity, automation, and operational footprint decisions to support business growth and operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements, trade controls, internal policies, and applicable customer and legal requirements Implementing the manufacturing strategy, the foundation of which should be built on the principles of Lean, CI Cost of Quality, 5s, and Visual Management Providing the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and to continue to develop and lead a world-class manufacturing organization Working across all functions in a matrix environment to drive the deployment of a world-class safety culture, strong delivery improvements, cycle time and inventory reductions, improved quality, and year-over-year cost productivity Responsibility for developing and executing an annual operating plan and direct responsibility for departmental spending and budget management Driving sites to achieve/surpass financial commitments Reducing cycle times to increase responsiveness and improve on-time delivery Driving significant inventory reductions to achieve cash flow goals Ensuring that safety, cost, quality, delivery, and inventory goals are met Integrating tools to continuously improve process yields, reduce the cost of poor quality and drive shop floor productivity Providing a safe work environment for employees Education Level Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related discipline MBA or Master's Degree in a Technical field is preferred Required Experience Minimum 15 years of closely related experience in manufacturing operations with a strong background in operations, quality and/or materials management Minimum 10 years of supervisory or management experience Minimum 7 years of experience operating in a CI / Lean Manufacturing environment Preferred Experience Experience in consolidating multi-building / multi-site facilities Experience with acquisition integration Experience working in a Union environment Experience interfacing with internal and external customers is strongly desired Prefer detailed work experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Manufacturing/Assembly Operations, Quality, Engineering (Design or Manufacturing), Materials/Procurement Customer interfacing experience Sound knowledge of advanced manufacturing Prior experience working within an SSA environment is a plus