Directs and coordinates activities of Uniform production, Mat Production, Stockroom and Maintenance operations to ensure efficient product flow. The V.P. of Operations plays a critical role in leading by example to maintain positive culture, a safe working environment, continuous improvement, and teamwork throughout all production areas.
Upholds and exemplifies Plymate's Core Values: Do the right thing, Do it better, Image matters, Communicate x3, and Co-Workers make the difference.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Participate in formulating and administering company policies, directing, and coordinating all production department activities to achieve and/or implement long-range goals and objectives to meet business and profitability growth targets. Participate and play an integral role in monthly & annual Leadership & Strategic long-term planning.
Maintain accurate reporting and testing to ensure both city and industry certification adherence on an ongoing basis. Oversight of Production Manager, Stockroom Manager, Maintenance Manager, and team lead positions to maintain training and development of production co-workers.
Assists in annual budgeting and detailed monthly P&L review, financial reporting with ownership of all production-related expenses and KPI performance.
Works in conjunction with Service & Sales department leadership to support Plymate's customer retention and new business growth initiatives.
Oversees high-level strategy and performance of Plymate's Corporate Apparel Division.
Assists in and reinforces as necessary, all documented SOP's relating to the safe and effective operation of production equipment/workstations.
Travel to/attend Industry training & networking events 2-3 times annually (2 nights typically)
Uphold general working hours of 6:30am - 4pm M-TH; 7:00am - 1pm Friday.
Expectations:
Understand the Bar-Code/RFID process and Plymate's route accounting system as it relates to scan data and garment tracking.
Responsible for all staffing decisions for production & maintenance operations.
To be recognized as the 'Quality Expert' within Plymate.
Makes recommendations and is responsible for direct reports to complete quarterly coworker evaluations for all production areas.
Makes analyses and recommendations of activities, costs, and operational flow to optimize throughput and profitability.
Oversees and helps resolve operational and facility issues ensuring cost containment and minimalization/prevention of operational delays.
Assists maintenance team in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues within the plant areas.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to use Microsoft Office 2000 Suite (specifically word and excel) at an 'experienced' level. This involves creating and/or maintaining Word and Excel documents at an acceptable level. Also, the ability to learn and become proficient in 'FileMaker' and our Alliant software systems.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day, and able to climb steps. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. Must be able to perform essential functions of other production-type jobs so is able to perform them as required meeting production and/or quality standards.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Temperatures are like outdoor temperatures. Lighting and noise level like traditional manufacturing environment, though Plymate does not manufacture any goods.