VICE PRESIDENT – OPERATIONS

CONSUMER PRODUCTS COMPANY

VICE PRESIDENT – OPERATIONS – JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: CEO DEPARTMENT: OPERATIONS

DATE: DECEMBER 2019

JOB SUMMARY:

Medium sized North Jersey company is looking to hire an experienced – individual as Vice President of Operations – to plan, organize, direct and control all operating activities including purchasing, planning, inventory, co-packers, co-manufacturers, and product costing.

• Responsible for the performance of all production activities and all support functions including quality.
• Responsible for inventory, raw and finished goods to meet order schedules – ensuring required service level goals are achieved and for profitability and inventory turns.
• Responsible for all activities of company’s overseas production facility.
• Responsible for interfacing thru regular meetings with Sales and Sourcing team to review MRP, new orders, existing orders and inventory levels.
• Manages company pricing with the CEO.
• Manages the purchasing group, logistics and inventory team.
• Conduct capacity requirement planning to ensure proper utilization of systems, people, equipment & space.
• Manage overseas logistics.
• Ensure that all physical aspects of the co-packers & co-manufacturers facilities are maintained in an efficient, environmentally friendly and safe manner.
• Coordinate the creation of all systems and processes to ensure all are documented and being followed – specifically the planning and order processes.
• Assists the new product development process in the execution of all new & modified products.
• Implement a continuous improvement plan and culture to ensure the company has the capability to meet growth opportunities as well as all business requirements and objectives competitively – especially focused on PPR (purchase price reduction).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for all company facilities, co-packers, vendors, co-manufacturers & third-party warehouses. * Responsible for company overseas plant.

• Manage all CF inventory. * All purchasing functions.
• 3PL finished goods inventory
• Co-packer & co-manufacturer raw materials & finished goods
• Minimize & eliminate SLOB inventory

• Coordinate all CF orders. * Oversee & coordinate regular meetings with Sales & Sourcing Managers to review prospective orders, new products, existing orders and order production and delivery dates.
• Review MRP forecasts to actual sales and adjust production & orders accordingly.
• Formalize the CF private label bid and pricing processes and manage.

• Manage all CF’s logistics and sourcing. * Responsible for all overseas logistics
• Develop and implement sourcing program – into a formal process and manage

• Manage all CF’s production resources: * Meet order timeline
• Ensure proper materials are on hand for production
• Maintain formal production schedule
• Maintain control of planned outputs, budgets spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency and human utilization.
• Review performance against operating plans and quotations – create standard costs

• Presents monthly reports on performance as requested by the CEO
• Along with the CEO reviews and approves all major Operations projects – including capital expenditures, co-packers’ changes, co-manufacturers changes, raw material substitutions.
• Interfaces with all segments of management responsible for plans, policy or action. Ensures completion and or compliance whatever is required.
• Assumes other activities and projects from time to time as directed by the CEO.
• Ensures all responsibility, authority & accountability of direct subordinates are defined & understood.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
• SAP – Oracle experience a plus
• 5+ years of operations management experience
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management required
• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location – One location

Competencies:

• Oral Communication Skills
• Written Communication Skills
• Professionalism
• Customer Service
• Computer Literacy
• Math Aptitude
• Multiple-location skills
• Vendor Negotiations
• Organization
• Time Management
• Team Environment

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range $175,000
• PTO – Vacation, Personal and Sick Days
• Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
• Profit Sharing Plan

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $170,000.00 to $175,000.00 /year

Experience:

• Operations Management: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday