Vice President Of Operations

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.

Hybrid (with 75% travel expected)
10+ years in plant operations management
5+ years multi-site operational leadership
Lean six sigma expertise with kaizen and a3
Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee operational excellence across its U.S. facilities, including manufacturing, logistics, and quality management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plant/operations management, Lean expertise, and strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives

Job Summary

  • The Vice President of Operations is responsible for end-to-end operational excellence across all U.S. facilities including manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality, safety, and service.
  • This role drives a rigorous, metrics-based operating system and continuous improvement culture to deliver sustainable productivity, quality, and customer-service results.
  • As part of Marmon Holdings backed by Berkshire Hathaway, the position offers diverse learning opportunities within a culture where everyone is empowered to be their best.

Matching Summary

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Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee operational excellence across its U.S. facilities, including manufacturing, logistics, and quality management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in plant/operations management, Lean expertise, and strong leadership skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in plant operations management
  • 5+ years multi-site operational leadership
  • Lean Six Sigma expertise with Kaizen and A3
  • OSHA compliance and EHS management acumen
  • Footprint optimization and network rationalization

Nice-to-have

  • MBA preferred qualification
  • Strong financial literacy for ROI analysis
  • Ability to coach teams at multiple levels
  • Experience with global travel requirements
  • Proven track record of cost reduction

Key Requirements

  • BS in Business Administration, Operations Management, or Engineering
  • MBA preferred
  • 10+ years in plant/operations management within manufacturing
  • 5+ years in multi-site operational leadership
  • Deep knowledge of OSHA policies and regulations

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