iHire Looking for Vice President Of Operations & Finance at Cerritos, CA Full Time

Prism Hardscapes is seeking a VP of Operations & Finace to join our team! We are looking for a leader who possesses confidence, exceptional communication and organizational skills with the ability to continue to grow our company’s infrastructure, products and people.

Summary

The VP of Operations will be responsible for overseeing the company’s strategic vision and leading business decisions to drive company growth. Responsible for managing the day-to-day company operations, monitoring local and national trends throughout the outdoor living industry, maintaining financial, operational and infrastructure growth to advance the company to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the board of Directors to identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize business objectives.
• Directing and overseeing the organization’s budgetary and financial activities
• Monitor company operations and ensure employees and business practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Develop the organizational culture and promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Develop partnerships with company stakeholders, shareholders, industry regulators and other relevant parties.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategy and readiness, identify Lean Manufacturing / Operational excellence initiatives for products and operational cost improvements for the business unit.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
• Managing general activities associated with providing services and making products.
• Analyzing performance indicators, financial statements and sales reports
• Identifying areas to cut costs while improving programs, performance and policies.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic business functions.
• Travel locally, statewide and/or internationally as needed.

Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or MBA in Business Management or another relevant field.
• Minimum of 10+ years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within Operations, Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain required.
• History of hiring, developing, motivating, and mentoring a team capable of setting and meeting ambitious goals.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to set vision and strategy for Operations and lead the organization through large scale change.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to diagnose common customer needs and issues, and to translate those needs into actionable solutions.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills with a focus on process and solution and outcome-oriented frameworks.
• Strong Operations and Supply Management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Microsoft Excel)
• Knowledge and experience of MRP systems (planning and forecasting)
• Knowledge of Business System processes
• Knowledge of inventory control systems desirable
• Formal training and application of Lean Manufacturing disciplines preferred.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 10 – 15 years

Bonus/Commission: No