Vice President, Manufacturing and Business - Vaughan, Canada - Mircom Group of Companies

Mircom Group of Companies

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Vaughan, Canada

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Vice President, Manufacturing and Business Operations

Vaughan, Ontario

Founded in 1991, the Mircom Group of Companies is North America's largest independent designer, manufacturer and distributor of intelligent building and life safety solutions.

Reaching customers in over 100 countries worldwide, our portfolio includes:
fire detection & alarm, communications & security, mass notification, nurse call, and building automation & smart technologies.

Mircom's mission is to save lives and protect property by providing a line-up of innovative and advanced solutions which are scalable to satisfy diverse user demands, from small buildings to the largest complexes.

Our commitment to North American manufacturing enables us to offer the highest quality and best competitive value across our vast range of products and solutions.

Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Stragetic Leadership:

Develops and implements the Company's manufacturing vision, strategies, policies, programs and processes across all Canadian manufacturing facilities
Develops and leads the implementation of operational plans and programs to drive high levels of performance by all key individuals and teams across the manufacturing organization
Provides the leadership and supports transformational change required to create, build, and optimize performance and efficiency for the company's inventory control and manufacturing functions (manufacturing, inventory control, maintenance, quality and safety)
Provides professional leadership and management across all components of the company's manufacturing organization to ensure standards of performance that will evolve the company's manufacturing to a worldclass profitable operation as demand grows
Develops and implements specific programs to optimize inventory to best serve the needs of the business with the objective of increased efficiencies, supply chain elasticity, improved cost position, high levels of quality, customer satisfaction and employee safety
Creates and executes a strategic roadmap for sustainable change initiatives centered on process optimization and company and financial performance
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to ensure coordination in an effort to reach organizational goals and incorporate Mircom's philosophy and culture into our brand and customer experience

Financial and Best Practice

Introduces best practice processes and concepts for a multilocation environment to foster higher levels of operational efficiency and excellence in the enterprise
Monitors financial performance of the manufacturing department, developing and implementing costsaving initiatives,, using insights from KPIs to improve processes and boost operational efficiency
Creates and analyzes reports to evaluate the results of operational activities, based on measuring key metrics and findings; uses metrics to drive future strategies in manufacturing operations

People and Development

Builds and promotes an organizational culture that is collaborative, entrepreneurial, customercentric and respected as a "best place to work"
Motivates and leads a highperforming team; attracting, recruiting, evaluating and retaining members of the team; providing mentoring and career development coaching
Fosters an environment where trust, transparency, accountability and empathy encourage open dialogue and a willingness to share information
Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the rapid growth objectives of the organization
Establishes and communicates clear priorities, goals and sense of direction; evaluates team performance and objectives achieved
Inspires the team by being ambitious, innovative, meticulous, and adaptable

Compliance

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including compliance with ISO and safety standards
Ensures that business processes are systematized to ensure consistent service delivery, increasing productivity, and regulatory compliance
Coordinates with Human Resources to ensure the execution of programs and procedures in compliance with all local, provincial, and federal regulations
Executes continuous improvement, quality and sustainability initiatives

Requirements and Skills:

University degree in business, engineering, or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in a leadership role in manufacturing and business operations
Extensive technical experience with electronics product manufacturing
Proven track record of increasing efficiency and productivity in a manufacturing setting
Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles
Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting and analytics
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience working in an entrepreneurial, colla