VP of Operations

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

Qualifications :

Education Level

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Management or a related discipline
• MBA or Masters 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

Additional Information :

We offer

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

The total compensation for this position ranges from $169414 - $304946 yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location skills job-related knowledge and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare 401K savings plan company holidays vacation sick time parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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We value professionalism integrity and respect in our workplace and we strive to maintain an environment where every employee can contribute effectively to our mission.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time