This role is responsible for the day-to-day operations and longer-term planning for seven (7) manufacturing and distribution sites within Carlisle Architectural Material (CAM), including manufacturing, production control, engineering, inventory control, purchasing and shipping and receiving. This leader defines goals, improves technologies, and resolves problems; and translates customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes, resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacturing of company products. This role also develops operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with the Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain directing operations and successfully executing manufacturing plans, production of goods, and delivery to customers. This role is also responsible to collaborate with others to ensure quality of products and supply chain management to ensure materials arrive to meet customer request dates and orders are processed and shipped appropriately.

Within their responsible sites and collaborating across the organization, the successful candidate has direct responsibility and accountability for strategic planning, project management, equipment specification and procurement, facility layout and design, staffing and team building to ensure operational excellence. It’s imperative that this role work across the organization to ensure all facilities within the assigned region follow manufacturing best practices (safety, quality, delivery, and cost) and manage teams with mutual trust, respect, and integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership Capabilities: Ability to work and be successful with minimal task definition and supervision throughout the execution of assignments. Responsible for the prioritization and organization of projects and tasks, the coordination of workflow, supervision of the personnel, and delegation of assignments to others.

Strategic Planning: Ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop short and long-term strategies that will enhance productivity, efficiency, and profitability of operations. Collaborate with peer sites to execute strategies to leverage best practices across the organization.

Facility Planning & Setup: Collaborate with operations and engineering executive leadership to design and implement facility layout improvements ensuring optimal flow and efficiency of automated processes and robotics. Oversee the setup and flawless startup of production lines and infrastructure to meet operational and safety standards.

Equipment Procurement: Identify, evaluate, and procure state-of-the-art automation and robotics for our manufacturing needs. Collaborate with procurement to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely delivery and installation of equipment.

Process Development: Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) that are scalable, sustainable, efficient, and aligned with industry best practices.

Team Building: Recruit, train, and manage a high-performing team to operate and maintain the advanced technology and robotics. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and innovation within the team focused on SQDC principles.

Project Management: Oversee projects within region and/or serve as project manager for projects within region and be accountable for project planning and execution. Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance standards.

Operational Oversight: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing operations. Implement improvements to enhance productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization. Develop and deliver regular progress reporting and maintain staff productivity measures for internal assessment of performance and ongoing improvement opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with all critical stakeholders, including human resources, engineering, maintenance, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of manufacturing processes and resolve operational challenges.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations comply with relevant safety regulations, industry standards, and Carlisle Company safety policies. Promote a safe working environment through regular safety audits and training.