Vice President, Operations

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Position:Vice President, Operations

Location: Lenexa, KS

Remote Status: On-Site

Job :3961-O'CONNOR

# of Openings:1

O’Connor Company, part of the mSupply family of brands, is a leading wholesale distributor of HVAC equipment, parts and tools serving contractors across Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa. With trusted product lines including Trane, American Standard and Mitsubishi Electric, O’Connor has built a strong presence in the Midwest HVAC market.

As a key member of the regional leadership team, the Vice President of Operations will be responsible for driving excellence in the day-to-day operations of multiple branch locations by providing oversight of operations and priorities, which include financial, safety, quality, talent, cost, service, delivery, environmental, and regulatory affairs for assigned facilities. Participate in the development and direct the implementation of long- and short-range business strategies and action plans (including but not limited to operations budget, material movement, on-time delivery performance, cost reductions and process improvements) to improve profitability.

Safety Leadership:
Drives a strong safety culture where everyone is accountable for the health, safety and well-being of team members. Promote employee participation in actively managing EHS through identification and mitigation of hazards. Ensure timely reporting and investigation of EHS events.

Strategic Leadership and Process Improvement:
Identify and implement strategies to drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, cost effectiveness, customer service, quality of work life, which lowers operating costs and implements best practices in operations. Stay abreast of industry trends and apply relevant knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

Financial Management:
Understand financial statements with an eye on executing continuous improvement with a focus on on-time delivery, labor productivity, cost reduction, and overall margin improvement.

Team Leadership:
Ensure facility teams are staffed appropriately to meet business requirements. Mentor, train, and coach regional operations managers to understand the organization and their roles within the organization, fostering an environment of accountability and excellence. Guide, motivate, and develop the team, setting and tracking performance goals.

Performance Metrics:
Monitor performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of operations. Develop, monitor, and report on operating costs relative to budget. Communicate circumstances that may cause significant budget overruns and identify ways to lessen impact on overall budget.

Run & Scale Operations:
Responsible for the coordination of operations across multiple locations, including, purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of products. Develop the operational plans to scale overall business capacity through branch footprint and network optimization as well as new sites to support growth strategies. Ensure assigned districts have the seasonal inventory required to meet customer demands.

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