VP of Operations
tesa talentHouston (TX)
About the role
Are you a strategic leader with P&L experience in manufacturing operations? Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing of analytical instruments, providing advanced solutions across industries including chemicals, petroleum, and biofuels. They seek a VP of Operations.
Overview:
The Division Vice President of Operations for the Analytical Instrument Business Unit will work closely with Business Managers, other business unit functional leaders, manufacturing site leaders, and the division operations and supply chain team to drive success across the group's operations, supply chain, and logistics functions.
Location: Greater Houston Area
Duties Include:
- Responsible for the development and coordination of business unit operation strategies and policies
- Provide strategic leadership for all manufacturing operations across global sites
- Develop and implement strategies to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Develop strategic operational initiatives that facilitate achievement of monthly shipment, profit, and working capital forecasts and annual budgets.
Develop and implement operational efficiency and cost-improvement plans.
Drive standardization and optimization of operations systems and processes across all manufacturing sites
Development and reporting of operational KPI'sLead operations due diligence and integration activities for acquisitions.
Participate in annual strategy, regional operations reviews, and budget presentations to executive management
Ideal Skills/Knowledge:
BS or BA degree or higher; an MBA is preferred but not required 10+ years of experience in the strategic leadership of a manufacturing/production environment
At least 5 years of managing Managers, leading departments across operations
Exposed to and educated in the current and future use of AI as an efficient tool in Quality and related operations
What To Expect:
Stable company that fosters employee satisfaction, longevity, and a refreshing, collegial company culture
Career growth opportunities within parent company
Competitive salary and bonus 401(k) with immediate full vesting in matching company contributions
Comprehensive medical benefits, including health, vision, and dental
Employee Assistance Programs
Competitive PTO program
Upgrading Talent, Enhancing CareersTESA Talent Advisory is an executive search firm deeply committed to and connected to the laboratory sciences industry, partnering with innovative and exciting employers in niche science industries while providing life-changing careers to superior talent.
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