WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and have an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Year after year, our team continues to make significant breakthroughs in the industry. We're just getting started. To learn more about our story click HERE.

Your Role on Our Team

The Vice President of Operations for Milwaukee Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) will develop and execute the global operational strategy that supports the growth, new product roadmap, and overall requirements of the business unit. In close partnership with the cross functional teams, this leader will increase operational excellence, improve manufacturing processes, and play an integral role in driving continuous improvement.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Establish manufacturing strategies, footprints, facilities, and operations needed to support business growth and customer requirements effectively and efficiently. Including heavy influence into the sourcing strategy.
• Identify gaps and optimize processes, systems, technologies, and flow through the entire value stream of the operations to reduce costs and lead times and increase quality.
• Identify and establish systems, processes, and technical capabilities that achieve productivity and quality expectations of product for existing and future roadmaps.
• Establish, monitor, and report overall operations performance by site.
• Drive culture of continuous improvement in all areas of the operations and across the organization.
• Support New Product Development teams to ensure Operations pro-actively support launches.
• Build and develop a high energy, talented operations team. Encourage open employee communication and engagement via development, training, and performance management.
• Ensure close communication and coordination with Cross-Functional teams across Milwaukee team.
• Modeling and driving the Milwaukee culture through their team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business, or a technical field.
• 10 or more years of strong progressive management experience in Manufacturing Operations and 5 or more years of direct factory management. Start-up experience preferred.
• Prefer experience in large equipment or vehicle assembly industry and metal fabrication/vertical integration.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Solid understanding of manufacturing and engineering applications and practices.
• Proven experience in training and utilizing Value Stream Mapping and employing other Lean tools to optimize processes and teams.
• Track record of utilizing technology to drive improvements and efficiencies.
• Proven track record of strategic short and long-term planning, Profit and Loss (P/L), and Quality Systems Regulations (QSR).
• Demonstrated strong business judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and articulate highest impact initiatives.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation ("Milwaukee Tool") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking to employ and advance in employment qualified persons without discrimination and to not allow harassment of any employee or applicant because of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, physical or mental disability, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, and any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.