President Of Operations
President Of Operations
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Job Description
We are a leading component manufacturer specializing in wall panels floor systems and roof trusses for the multi-family construction sector. With a dedicated workforce of 100 employees and a strong reputation for quality and efficiency we serve top-tier builders and developers across the region. We are entering a new phase of strategic growth and looking for a dynamic hands-on President to lead us forward.
We are seeking a proven and energetic President to lead our organization with a blend of strategic leadership and operational depth. This role will oversee a team of three experienced Vice Presidents and serve as the face of the company to key external partners particularly within banking and finance. The ideal candidate will take the time to deeply understand the business the people and the processes earning credibility from the ground up.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership & Strategy
- Provide clear and motivating leadership to the entire organization including direct management of 3 Vice Presidents (Operations Sales Finance etc.)
- Lead with vision aligning operational efforts with long-term strategic goals.
- Champion a culture of accountability collaboration and performance.
Business Immersion
- Learn the ins and outs of the business from production to finance to customer engagement.
- Spend time on the floor with crews and alongside each VP to gain a comprehensive understanding of the companys operations and team dynamics.
Operations Oversight
- Guide and support operational improvements across manufacturing logistics and quality control.
- Partner with the VP of Operations to optimize production processes capacity planning and throughput.
Financial & Banking Relations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with top financial partners.
- Establish credibility with lenders and stakeholders by understanding the business metrics and financial levers.
- Ensure strong reporting forecasting and financial stewardship in collaboration with the VP of Finance.
Organizational Development
- Develop leadership talent across the organization; mentor and coach VPs and department heads.
- Foster a performance-driven culture grounded in continuous improvement and hands-on leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Proven experience as President COO or similar executive role within manufacturing preferably in building components or construction-related sectors.
- Experience with ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) is a plus.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing processes; experience with engineered products like trusses wall panels or similar components is strongly preferred.
- Strong financial acumen and the ability to build and maintain credible relationships with banking partners and investors.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through influence foster trust and unite diverse teams under a common vision.
- Track record of learning a business quickly gaining trust and driving results.
- Comfortable getting hands-on not afraid to spend time on the shop floor or in production meetings.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
Attention to Detail: Follows established guidelines and procedures to ensure accuracy; gets work right despite pressing deadlines; concentrates on routine work details and organizes and maintains a system of records; is alert and aware of surroundings and carefully monitors technical equipment or processes.
Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; willing to commit the hours it takes to get the job completed; takes responsibility for actions and achieves results; overcomes obstacles.
Communication Skills: Presents ideas concepts and information effectively and clearly through the spoken and written word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions; prepares clear concise and effective written communications; displays strong grammatical spelling composition and proof-reading skills.
Customer Focused: Commits to meeting the needs and expectations of the organizations internal and external customers; delivers a high level of customer service; searches continually for ways to increase employee and customer satisfaction (i.e. customer feedback).
Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations frequent change delays or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
Initiative: Takes action proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.
Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks responsibilities and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
Relationship Management: Initiates and develops relationships with others; demonstrates credibility; confronts conflict quickly and professionally; inspires confidence in others.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports teams decisions; contributes to the teams efforts.
Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
