East Region SVP of Operations & P&L

Overview:

The SVP Operations for the East Region is a critical leadership role responsible for the strategic direction of, and operational execution across six manufacturing locations. This executive will have full profit and loss (P&L) accountability for the region, focusing on the production of complex composite structures, polymer-based advanced materials, and tight-tolerance, flight-critical machined parts and mechanical assemblies. The SVP will drive operational excellence, foster a culture of safety, and achieve key financial and operational performance targets.

Key Findings

• Leads and manages 6 complex manufacturing sites within the East Region through five direct reporting site leaders, ensuring strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
• Holds full P&L responsibility for the region, accountable for driving financial performance as measured by EBITDA.
• Oversee the production of complex machined components, mechanical assemblies and single use housings and casings.
• Ensures paramount accountability for site safety, compliance, and fostering a robust safety culture.
• Drives performance against key metrics such as timely product delivery, backlog management, scrap/MRB, and book-to-ship ratios.

Background / Context

This role operates within a sophisticated manufacturing environment, overseeing diverse production lines that demand high precision and specialized expertise in advanced materials and complex assemblies. The SVP will be instrumental in aligning regional operations with overall corporate objectives and having significant impact on the organization's profitability and market position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute regional operational strategies that support the company’s overall business plan and growth objectives.
• Financial Management:
  Achieve regional P&L targets, including EBITDA, through effective cost control, revenue optimization, and efficient resource allocation.
• Operational Excellence:
  Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, supply chain, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop 5 direct reports, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and high performance across the East Region’s 6 sites (two sites being under a single leader).
• Safety and Compliance:
  Establish and maintain world-class safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Performance Management:
  Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, backlog reduction, and book-to-ship ratios, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Partner with West Region peers, business development, HR, IT, finance, and other corporate functions to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.

SKILLS
• EXPERIENCE
• EDUCATION:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and execute regional operational strategies that support the company’s overall business plan and growth objectives.
• Financial Management:
  Achieve regional P&L targets, including EBITDA, through effective cost control, revenue optimization, and efficient resource allocation.
• Operational Excellence:
  Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, supply chain, logistics, and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Team Leadership:
  Lead, mentor, and develop 5 direct reports, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, innovation, and high performance across the East Region’s 6 sites (two sites being under a single leader).
• Safety and Compliance:
  Establish and maintain world-class safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Performance Management:
  Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, backlog reduction, and book-to-ship ratios, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Partner with West Region peer, business development, HR, IT, finance, and other corporate functions to ensure…