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Vice President - Operations, Stanley Access Technologies, Carmel, IN/Farmington, CT
Stanley Access Technologies is recognized as an industry leader in the manufacturing, installation, and servicing of automatic doors. Our growing product and service offerings have driven significant growth for our service business. Join our world class team of diligent problem solvers, innovators, fresh thinkers, and communicators who excite and inspire others.
Vice President of Operations
The Vice President is responsible for leading all manufacturing and supply chain initiatives for two Stanley Access Technologies manufacturing locations, delivering outstanding customer experience, employee safety and development, and financial performance. In addition, this person will be responsible for leading strategy and execution for continuous and significant improvements in the areas of quality, customer delivery, lean management, cost, and working capital. This will be achieved by developing a world class plant operations organization and methodically implementing the business’ strategic objectives.
What You Will Do:
Live the values of Allegion in everything you do:Serve others not yourselfEnjoy what you do and celebrate what we areDo the right thingBe safe, be healthyBe curious beyond the obviousBe empowered and accountableThis is your business, run with itHave a passion for excellenceOversee all plant operations and related activities throughout the business including the development, deployment, and leadership of a focused strategy consistent with the business priorities.Drive a safety culture, and support the creation of health and well-being activities for all employees.Drive operational and supply chain synergies and efficiencies across both sites and all business locations. Develop and manage operations-related plans, budgets, policies and procedures consistent with driving value and high performance. The Allegion Operating system of Enterprise Excellence will be a source of foundational expectations.Enhance employee engagement gaining the best of what our employees have to offer. Establish strong processes in support of achieving operational metrics of safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity. Actively create a learning organization with strong problem-solving skills and confidence to lead and to perform. Actively participate in strategy formulation and implementation as a member of the business unit leadership team. Similarly, actively participate in strategy development and implementation as a member of the America’s Operations team.Lead strong internal control process and maintain full compliance with business and government regulations. Set high standards for performance by which the team is driven and motivated to deliver.Drive rapid, significant and sustainable improvement in on-time delivery, lead time and cost reduction. Provide the leadership necessary for the development of SIOP and long range plans as well as the execution of 5-year operations strategy. Lead regular KPI reviews with the operational and business function leaders. Coach and mentor team toward cultural integration and business transformation objectives.Oversee coordination of the manufacturing function with sales, marketing, design engineering, and other functional organizations Continually benchmark best practices and drive use of such across manufacturing and supply chain function.Actively engage in and support all associated M&A activities, including strategic fit, due diligence and integration initiatives, to ultimately meet or exceed business case expectations.Travel: 25-33%What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related professional qualification. 15+ plus years of manufacturing operations leadership experience.Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Self-motivation and ability to multi-task.Exhibit strong managerial skills, drive, and a willingness to actively engage in what needs to be accomplished while coaching, mentoring, teaching, and training. This hands-on executive will have an ability to inspire trust and confidence in subordinates, peers and superiors to achieve the highest standards of performance in a dynamic environment. An effective leader with vision, executive presence, and strong communications skills. A “strategic driver” and have a clear and compelling vision of where he/she wants to take the manufacturing operations and supply chain function.High level of customer acumen. Understanding of non-repetitive, configurable manufacturing processes. Ability to create followership and lead an organization through significant change and improvement.Why Work for Us?
Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if:
You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.
You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.
You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!
What You’ll Get from Us:
Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”.
A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, offering a 6% company match and no vesting period
Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited PTO
Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself”
Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths testing and coaching
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