Vice President of Operations

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KSB is a leading supplier of pumps, valves and related service. Our reliable, high-efficiency products are used in applications wherever fluids need to be transported or shut off, covering everything from building services,industry and water transport to waste water treatment, power plant processes and mining. Founded in 1871 in Frankenthal, Germany, the company has a presence on all continents with its own sales and marketing organisations and manufacturing facilities.

Around the globe, more than 190 service centres and around 3,500 service specialists are on hand to provide local inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair services under the KSB Supreme Serv brand. Innovative technology that is the fruit of KSB’s research and development activities forms the basis for the company’s success.
People. Passion. Performance. It is these three success factors that make KSB the company it is today.
At KSB, we recognise that it is people who actually make the difference – the people we employ and the people we serve. This is why we are committed to equal rights and treatment worldwide and never lose sight of the aspects ecology and sustainability when manufacturing our products.
** Vice President of Operations
**** KSB GIW, Inc.
**** Department:
** Operations  
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* Reports to:

** Managing Director, KSB GIW, Inc.  
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* Location:

** Grovetown, GA  
** Shift:
** 1st
* * FLSA Status:
** Salary Exempt
** OVERVIEW:
** As a core member of the executive team, the Vice President of Operations sets the strategic vision for operational excellence and governance across KSB GIW, Inc. This role provides company-wide direction, ensuring all operational functions are aligned with company strategy, business priorities, and technical and commercial objectives, while holding direct accountability for safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. The VP leads a high-performing team of senior departmental leaders, and partners with the Managing Director as well as executive colleagues to shape decisions that drive growth, innovation, and customer value.

Through this role’s leadership, KSB GIW, Inc. achieves business objectives, optimizes resources, manages risk, and sustains long-term value in global markets.
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all operational functions through departmental heads responsible for:  + Production  + Integrated Management Systems (QA/QC and ESH)  + Operations Finance (matrixed with Finance)  + Manufacturing Engineering  + Order Management and Logistics  + Procurement  + Maintenance  + Inventory Control  + Commercial Operations  + Global Supply Chain
* Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of company-wide safety, regulatory compliance, and risk management programs.
* Oversee audits, risk mitigation, and corrective action plans at the executive level.
* Set and communicate clear operational objectives and performance expectations aligned with corporate strategy, ensuring measurable results.
* Empower department leaders to optimize production, resource allocation, and efficiency to fulfill demand, sales forecasts, and inventory targets using both internal and external resources.
* Safeguard and optimize company assets—facilities, equipment, inventory—to maximize availability, manage capital investments, and control costs.
* Drive strategic planning and execution for product mix, manufacturing output, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet evolving customer and business needs.
* Monitor operational analytics and key performance indicators to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, and financial targets.
* Collaborate with commercial, technical, and executive stakeholders—including other Vice Presidents—to advance cross-functional initiatives and governance objectives.
* Oversee operational systems and controls to maintain production quality, regulatory compliance, and workplace safety.
* Sponsor continuous improvement leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, automation, and digital…