VP of Operations

VP of Operations Role at Oldcastle APG

Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, Moisture Shield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Oldcastle APG is searching for a dynamic and results-oriented Vice President of Operations to support profitable growth in our industry-leading Lawn & Garden business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing operational plans, driving improvements and results across our manufacturing sites. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will align with functional and business leaders to guide a high performing operational team.

In this role, you will foster an operational environment which promotes safety, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and an emphasis on developing our people to their full potential. This is a key leadership, impactful role within our growing business and those that are highly motivated and driven to results will have ample opportunity to succeed and develop.

This is an onsite role where the person must live in Florida.

• Responsible for all aspects of operations, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance and housekeeping across all manufacturing sites.
• Natural leader and Change Agent, skilled at maintaining an agile and collaborative operations team, across a wide geography. Coaches, mentors and supports team members to succeed.
• Lead and challenge purchasing efforts, ensuring best value when procuring raw material, packaging and equipment.
• Ensure manufacturing sites optimize production scheduling, whether in-season or when following demand plan / forecast for pre-pack. Assist Regional Operations Managers in creating and executing plans for co-packing partners.
• Work with direct reports to manage inventory of finished goods, raw materials and packaging appropriately.
• Closely align with Logistics and Customer Service teams to optimize freight across the network.
• Key contributor to Cap Ex plans and execution.
• Leader of sustainable efforts, from fuel consumption to waste management.
• Sound understanding of costing, supporting timely and accurate cost updates.
• Encourage innovation, continuously identify best practices and disseminate ideas across the business.

• Proven success (10+ years) in driving and achieving growth and profitability targets.
• Demonstrated passion for analysis; able to easily draw upon financial, operational, or functional data to drive sound decision making.
• M&A proficiency and experience – target identification, integration planning and execution, post-close issue resolution. The role is also accountable for leading greenfield projects.
• Desire to understand our industry and markets with strategic capability to assess trends, competitive landscape, and opportunities for growth.
• Act as a champion for Inclusion and Diversity, ensuring fair and equitable recruitment, selection, promotion and discipline practices for all.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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