CEL Critical Power · 14 hours ago
Vice President of Production
Williamsburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expCEL Critical Power is a rapidly growing manufacturer focused on the global Data Centre industry. They are seeking a Vice President of Production to lead all production-related functions, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement to meet business objectives and profitability.
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Responsibilities
Assume full accountability for the profitable performance of the US manufacturing program
Develop / execute the end-to-end strategy to align with CEL growth objectives and customer expectations
Responsible for all factory operations, with a committed focus on utilising all peer resources to build all aspect Best-in-Class products for our customers
Drive operational excellence through lean manufacturing, automation and best practices
Oversee daily operations across assembly, testing and shipping of switchgear products, optimising production workflows, reducing waste and improving throughput
Ensure adherence to production schedules and optimize resource utilization
Lead cross-functional initiatives to aggressively scale consistent and repeatable manufacturing processes, capabilities / capacity
Drive Lean Manufacturing principles / introduction of automated production systems into our facility
Support demand planning and inventory optimization efforts (SIOPS)
Implement and sustain Continuous Improvement programs e.g. Kaizen, Six Sigma
Implement appropriate NPI tools to manage / sign-off the NPI / customer onboarding process
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA, IEC, and local regulations
Implement proactive risk management and sustainability initiatives
Manage the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001 and other relevant certifications
Ensure an audit ready facility which complies with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Drive continuous improvement in product quality and reliability
Oversee the development of our warehousing operational and management strategy
Ensure we optimize material flow and inventory accuracy to support production efficiency
Implement advanced warehouse management systems and processes
Provide accurate, timely and consistent operational reports, identifying clear escalation paths / solutions
Develop and manage production budgets, cost control measures and financial KPIs
Develop and implement appropriate operational KPIs, track trends and implement corrective actions
Lead and mentor managers across production, EHS, QA, and warehousing functions
Foster a culture of attention to detail, accountability, collaboration and innovation
Utilize a hands-on, collaborative leadership style for your team leading by example at all times
Co-ordinate with your Irish counterpart to align / standardise processes to develop a ‘One CEL’ approach
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in production engineering, operations management or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in operational / production / supply chain leadership roles
Proven track record in Lean Manufacturing, process optimization and significant operational scaling
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of end-to-end supply chain and ERP systems
Experience in high-growth or transformation environments is highly desirable – switchgear, automotive or aerospace experience is appropriate for this role
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and change management skills
Demonstrated commitment to ensure our business goals and your functional goals are met / exceeded
Highly energetic and curious with the ability to empower your teams to ‘push-the-envelope' to drive CEL to be the best supplier in our industry
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, with strong analytical skills which drive decision making
Passionate about using CI methodologies to drive constant progress and momentum
Ability to travel are required – approx. 15% / 20%
Company
CEL Critical Power
We are CEL Critical Power, your dedicated partner for Data Centre power solutions, globally. Our approach to doing business is different.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase