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Vice President, Global Operations & Supply Chain
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$174K/yr - $248K/yr
15+ years expAppleton Group is seeking a transformational and accomplished leader to serve as Vice President, Global Operations and Supply Chain. The VP will define and execute all aspects of manufacturing operations and the end-to-end supply chain strategy to drive business growth and operational excellence.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a world-class, global operations, supply chain and distribution strategy ensuring alignment with business goals and customer expectations
Key KPIs include Safety Performance, Sales Output, Past Due Backlog, Site Profitability, Site Productivity, Quality PPM, Distribution Center Fill Rate and Stockouts
Lead multi-site manufacturing operations and a global distribution center to deliver industry-leading performance in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost effectiveness
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives to optimize processes, increase efficiency, and improve agility
Drive strategic inventory planning and demand forecasting to minimize stockouts, reduce excess inventory, and optimize working capital
Lead global procurement initiatives, including best-cost country sourcing, strategic supplier negotiations, and supplier rationalization to deliver measurable savings
Implement risk mitigation strategies for supply chain and operations disruptions
Provide leadership on trade compliance and logistics, ensuring efficient and compliant movement of goods globally
Partner with EHS and plant leadership to drive a strong safety culture across all facilities
Drive network expansion and location strategy to support growth and geographic coverage
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, regulatory, and quality standards across all regions
Ensure operations strategies are tightly aligned with customer requirements, driving improved service levels, shorter lead times, and enhanced customer satisfaction
Champion workforce planning, talent development, and succession planning across operations and supply chain teams to ensure long-term capability and performance
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global operations and supply chain team, fostering accountability, agility, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 15 years of proven operations and supply chain management experience, in a leadership role with multi-site responsibility
Proven success in developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives that delivered measurable results
Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, planning, inventory management, trade compliance, and supplier relationships
Excellent negotiation, contract management, analytical, and critical thinking skills
Persuasive communication and people skills, with the ability to influence and interact efficiently at all organizational levels
Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time, including international travel
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
Preferred
Deep experience in industrial automation, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environments
Track record of driving cultural and operational transformation in a global, matrixed organization
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase