VP of Operations – Appliance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Kentucky.

📋 Description

• Oversee the multi-plant operations of the Appliance Segment and take ownership of performance metrics related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and EBITDA.

• Formulate and implement a long-term operations strategy that promotes growth, margin enhancement, and optimization of the footprint across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

• Act as the primary operations contact for appliance OEM clients and manage the performance of the operational scorecard.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Sales teams on product launches, capacity planning, tooling, customer qualification, and ramp-up processes.

• Synchronize production plans with OEM timelines, seasonal and promotional volume shifts, build-ahead needs, and last-minute alterations.

• Work alongside Supply Chain to address commodity exposure, assess supplier performance, explore alternative sourcing, manage inventory, premium freight, and cross-border logistics.

• Propel productivity and cost efficiency through Lean methodologies, automation, scrap reduction, and labor optimization.

• Develop and oversee the segment's operating budget, capital allocation, and staffing strategy; facilitate forecast and commitment assessments.

• Advocate for safety, compliance, quality, environmental management, 5S, and EHS standards.

• Guide, mentor, and develop Plant and General Managers and operations leaders to strengthen succession planning.

• Create and implement standardized best practices, KPIs, and operational rhythms across all plants.

• Spearhead restructuring, footprint changes, and workforce planning initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations within manufacturing, including responsibility for multiple plants.

• Demonstrated success in achieving cost reductions, executing successful launches, and enhancing EBITDA.

• Strong skills in P&L management, budgeting, and capital planning.

• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities at the executive level.

• Proficient in English.

• Preferred: Experience with major appliance OEMs or high-volume OEM customers.

• Preferred: Background in metal forming, wire, glass, coating/finishing, or assembly operations.

• Preferred: Experience managing operations in Mexico and overseeing cross-border supply chains.

• Preferred: MBA or master’s degree.

• Preferred: Lean or Six Sigma certification.

• Preferred: Fluency in Spanish.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Annual bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits.