Associate Vice President, Metalworks

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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT, METALWORKS The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Metalworks provides leadership and operational oversight to ensure excellence in manufacturing execution, safety, quality, and productivity.

The AVP supports the President in driving the strategic direction of Metalworks while maintaining a strong connection to daily operations.

This role bridges tactical execution with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The selected AVP will be located in either Lawrence, KS or Johnstown, CO.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities :

• Leadership & Strategy Partner with the President to develop and execute the Metalworks strategic plan aligned with U.S.
• Engineering’s overall objectives.
• Translate strategy into operational priorities, ensuring alignment across manufacturing, supply chain, and support functions.
• Provide leadership that empowers Metalworks leadership and team members to deliver on business goals while reinforcing company culture.
• Operations Management Oversee day-to-day operations including fabrication processes, resource allocation, production scheduling, and cost management.
• Establish, monitor, and report on KPIs to measure efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Implement continuous improvement, process improvements, and technology adoption to optimize throughput and reduce waste.
• Safety & Quality Champion safety programs and ensure adherence to OSHA standards and company policies.
• Partner with Safety and Quality teams to enhance compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
• Financial & Business Performance Contribute to annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for Metalworks.
• Manage cost controls, resource allocation, and customer relationships to maintain profitability and competitiveness.
• Support business development efforts, including growth in third-party fabrication opportunities.
• Culture & People Foster a culture consistent with U.S.
• Engineering values and leadership norms (Selflessness + Humility, Care + Trust, Understanding + Acceptance, Improvement + Ownership).
• Mentor, coach, and develop leaders within Metalworks, ensuring succession readiness and team engagement.
• Drive accountability through performance management, clear expectations, and recognition of results.
• Community & External Engagement Represent Metalworks in internal cross-company initiatives and selected industry or community engagements.
• Serve as a visible ambassador of U.S.
• Engineering’s values within and outside the organization.

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