Vp Of Operations

Afinitas

Mediapolis, IA, USA
Onsite (with consideration for candidates within a 2-3 hour radius)
Global manufacturing operations
Strategic leadership
Operational efficiency and margin optimization
Afinitas is seeking a VP of Operations to lead global Equipment & Automation operations, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and extensive business leadership experience, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality assurance

Job Summary

  • The VP, Operations – Equipment & Automation (E&A), is responsible for leading Afinitas’s global Equipment & Automation (E&A) operations, providing strategic leadership for all global manufacturing locations.
  • Develop a strategy for level loading across the E&A platform, with a focus on operational efficiency and margin optimization.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop global manufacturing site leaders and teams, fostering a productive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Afinitas is seeking a VP of Operations to lead global Equipment & Automation operations, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and driving profitability. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of entrepreneurial spirit and extensive business leadership experience, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Global manufacturing operations
  • Strategic leadership
  • Operational efficiency and margin optimization
  • Safety and wellbeing
  • Quality assurance and control systems
  • Team leadership and development

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial disposition
  • Diplomacy and integrity
  • Fostering teamwork across sites

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience
  • Progressive leadership in global operations
  • Multi-site/entity and multi-currency experience
  • Frequent domestic and periodic international travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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