Vice President of Operations

About This Role

This executive role leads the global manufacturing strategy and execution for Celgard, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality production and continuous improvement. The Vice President of Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership and development of the company's global operations, building strong relationships with key stakeholders and employees to secure organizational commitment for defined strategies. The position oversees three manufacturing plants, division engineering, and quality, ensuring safety, quality, output, and cost performance while driving strategic growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision to the global operation teams
• Create and communicate culture and vision down to the shop floor, driving a results-focused culture and accountability while increasing employee engagement
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies, including capability building and footprint optimization
• Accomplish the forecasting, planning, and production of the Celgard business, including all processes from order to cash generation, as well as direct contact with all suppliers and customers
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, implement lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality
• Integrate cost control, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance into all manufacturing processes
• Lead division engineering, integrating design, process optimization, and project execution to support production goals with minimal disruption
• Build and lead site leadership teams, develop plant managers, division engineering leader, and quality leader, and ensure strong EHS and regulatory compliance
• Oversee capital budgets, global project management, and implementations of all global engineering projects, including expected installations
• Partner with R&D, supply chain/procurement, SMS and Marketing, sales, and finance
• Monitor and improve network performance metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost) and drive productivity from the shop floor

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in engineering or a related field preferred
• Master's degree is a plus
• 15+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, including plant leaders and plant expansions
• Experience leading engineering and quality
• 5+ years of multi-site oversight experience
• At least 5 years of global experience is strongly preferred
• Strong operational, financial, and strategic planning skills
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to drive actions down to detail
• Ability to lead change and manage complex projects
• Proven track record in driving cost reduction, quality improvement, and operational excellence