Vice President Operations

VP of Ops - Position Responsibilities include :

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align shop operations with organizational goals and strategies.
• Review project-specific build plans developed collaboratively by project managers and production managers.
• Periodically analyze the backlog for bottlenecks; resolve in collaboration with executive team.
• Ensure facility and equipment maintenance is sufficient for both safe and efficient operations.
• Develop, review, and maintain budgets to forecast and control shop-related overhead costs, ensuring alignment with organizational financial goals.
• Ensure the success of direct reports through effective leadership and support.
• Oversee and strategically manage production operations and timely delivery through managers.
• Ensure quality production at maximum productivity and lowest cost.
• Oversee the development of requirements for manufacturing equipment and material at various production levels, ensuring alignment with operational and budgetary goals.
• Cooperate with other department heads to maintain operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate effective leadership through successful employee selection, performance evaluation, and minimizing turnover.
• Anticipate or investigate production delays and inadequate work performance, taking corrective action within established policies.
• Make effective recommendations regarding equipment, maintenance, and personnel.
• Collaborate with the President and executive team on critical problems and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure the implementation and adherence to company policies and programs, driving organizational success.
• Evaluate employee performance for direct reports in terms of safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
• Initiate training and corrective actions as needed. Communicate regularly with other department supervisors and employees.
• Conduct meetings to exchange information and keep direct reports informed of progress and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee the strategic planning of shop space layout to optimize project flow and prevent space constraints, in cooperation with the executive team.
• Be available as a consulting resource to Estimators and participate in bid reviews of critical projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

VP of Ops - Desired Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities include :

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in large, complex steel fabrication or a similar heavy industrial setting is required, with a focus on operational management and strategic planning.
• 3+ years in a similar Leadership capacity.
• Extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure fabrication projects is highly preferred, especially those involving complex structural steel assemblies such as bridges, hydro / marine infrastructure, and power generation.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to quickly learn TMF’s policies, procedures, and software programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership in managing fabrication environments, with expertise in planning, scheduling, and overseeing multi-phase structural steel and plate fabrication projects, while ensuring compliance with contract specifications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate appropriately.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and working in a union environment. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software;

ability to quickly learn the organization’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning program).

• Strong familiarity with fabrication processes; such as, material processing, fitting, welding, shop assembly, handling / logistics, blasting, and painting.
• Ability to manage and motivate individuals to maintain fast-paced, high-level, cooperative working relationships.

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