Vice President - Operations

Position: Vice President

• Operations

Reporting Line: President, Gilmore

Department: Management

Facility: Gilmore, Lumpkin Rd.

Location: Houston, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Status: Direct

Company Overview

Founded in 1963, Gilmore, a Control Devices, LLC company, is an industry leading flow control technology company that improves the reliability, integrity, efficiency, and productivity of critical infrastructure. Gilmore's flow control solutions are suited to the toughest environments and across all markets where critical service requirements make them essential (high temperature, high pressure).

Gilmore offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time-off, and a solid 401(k) retirement plan to promote financial security.

Gilmore is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Role Synopsis

We are currently searching for an accomplished operations executive. The Vice President

• Operations is a key member of the Leadership Team reporting to the President and is responsible for leading Gilmore's manufacturing and supply chain operations. Accountable for the development and implementation of strategic plans to advance company objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Essential Duties & responsibilities (includes, but not limited to the following)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herein are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operations leader for the Company: oversee a vertically integrated manufacturing operation that leverages machine shop, assembly, and manufacturing engineering capabilities to effectively serve our customers by offering quality products with world class lead times.

• Day-to-day Operations Leadership: Provide leadership that fosters operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement that emphasizes safety, quality, ownership, accountability, and teamwork. Lead in a participatory style that motivates people to high levels of productivity, quality, accountability and success. Provide leadership for maximum employee commitment, satisfaction, retention, & development.

• Supply Chain: implementation of procurement strategy and policies. This position is responsible for overseeing the planning, developing, and buying of materials in a timely and cost-effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications.

• Strategic planning: Evolve manufacturing systems and scalable processes to help deliver the Company's growth objectives and to keep the Company on the path toward world class manufacturing capabilities.

• Quality: Drive a culture of the high quality standards through implementation of quality systems, training, audit, and continual improvement initiatives.

• Acquisition Strategy: Take a leadership role in evaluating and integrating acquisitions.

• Cost Savings: Identify and deliver cost reduction initiatives and implement Lean Manufacturing projects to improve cost competitiveness while maintaining industry leading quality standards.

• Working Capital: Manage and drive improvement of working capital with specific focus on inventory management.

Qualifications/Work Experience

Education

• A bachelor's degree is required and an advanced degree, such as an MBA, is preferred.

• Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Experience

Essential

• 10 years of operations leadership with a demonstrated track-record of progression and success. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with precision machining applications and will have lean manufacturing experience.

• Demonstrated experience in leading the planning and scheduling functions in a make-to-order engineered products operation.

• Exceptional communication skills; demonstrated ability to lead teams and effectively communicate with all levels.

• Substantial experience creating and implementing strategic plans for company growth and stability.

• Experience with total quality manufacturing management and continuous improvement.

• Strong understanding of ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Significant understanding and experience within a lean manufacturing environment utilizing Kaizen and Six Sigma practices

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of traveling to various facilities around the regions, as well as international locations for meetings or training as necessary and directed.

• Ability to lift and carry files, packages, boxes weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

• Natural or corrected vision to read printed materials and computer screen.

• Natural or corrected hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

• Capable of properly using standard office equipment, including telephone, and a computer with keyboard.

• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Includes hard hat, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Willingness to travel as necessary locally, nationally, and internationally (approximately 25%)
• Work will mostly be performed indoors in a controlled environment. Some exposure to the manufacturing areas, which are open, and not air conditioned.