Vice President of Operations

Vice President of Operations

Join the Grenzebach Team. Grenzebach Corporation is a high‑tech company focusing on the future of automation, our customers, and our employees. We are convinced that only those who explore new paths and face today's issues with an open mind can actively shape the world.

An open and appreciative culture unites our multinational group of companies. Embark on a new course and join us on an exciting journey that will change global markets from the bottom up. Become part of the Grenzebach family, grow professionally and personally, and accompany our customers on their journey into the world of tomorrow.

• FREE Employee Insurance – Medical, Dental, and Vision
• FREE Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• FREE Gym Membership
• FREE Life Insurance
• 20 PTO Days Starting Day 1
• 401k with Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedule / Remote work options

Grenzebach Corporation is a German family‑owned company that is a global leader in providing automation solutions for industrial processes. The company specializes in the glass and building materials industries, supplying equipment for manufacturing and processing, as well as automation for data centers, warehousing and robotics. Grenzebach’s solutions include complete production lines, individual components, and system integration for sectors such as glass, building materials including gypsum wallboard, wood products and data centers.

The Vice President of Operations leads the entire manufacturing and supply chain operation at the Newnan site, driving the development and optimization of the local production footprint, defining standards and targets for plant operations, and managing all supply chain activities including strategic purchasing, logistics, and engineering. The Vice President of Operations builds and advances the local manufacturing strategy in alignment with global objectives and business unit needs, ensuring operational excellence and optimal performance across the site.

• Location:
  
  Newnan, GA, relocation required if not local
• Travel: occasional travel to external meetings or other Grenzebach locations
• Reports to:
  
  Chief Operating Officer, North America

• Lead, structure, and coach functional teams across planning, order management, manufacturing, engineering, logistics, purchasing, spare parts and service execution.
• Develop and optimize the local production footprint and supply chain standards, targeting manufacturing performance, cost control, and high service levels.
• Oversee SCM, strategic purchasing, logistics, and engineering to achieve operational excellence, implementing global standards locally.
• Drive organizational development, including staffing, hiring, and talent development aligned to local sizing requirements.
• Negotiate major supplier contracts, award decisions, and framework agreements; manage supplier selection, performance measurement, and continuous improvement programs.
• Benchmark local operations against external suppliers and Grenzebach global production footprint using KPIs, advancing continuous improvement and lean initiatives, e.g., 6S, waste reduction.
• Ensure effective internal customer-supplier relationships between manufacturing sites and business units.
• Plan, approve, and manage CAPEX for manufacturing and supply chain investments in line with corporate global guidelines.
• Guarantee delivery reliability, quality, and target costs for all operations, including engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, spare parts, and service execution.
• Champion operational excellence, driving process improvement, safety, visual management, and reporting practices.
• Implement and ensure compliance with environmental, social, and governance ESG standards.
• Champion safety, ensuring compliance and proactive enhancement of safety protocols.
• Lead site development activities, structure daily floor meetings, weekly improvement sessions, and department manager coaching.
• Participate as a member of the company’s North America Leadership Team.

• Bachelor’s…