SVP Operations Location: Orlando, FL Job ID: 3864 START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3211140&source=3211140-CJB-0) Purpose of Role This role aims to foster and drive a culture of Excellence, Growth, and Belonging within Rehrig Logistic Solutions. This role will strategically direct Manufacturing and Service Operations, ensuring every team member feels valued and empowered. This role will be accountable for emphasizing continuous improvement within our plants and service sites and will be dedicated to nurturing talent through coaching to build a strong succession pipeline. The SVP of Operations will integrate people-focused strategies to achieve the company-s vision by driving collaboration with Sales, Human Capital, Finance, and NPD. This role is pivotal in driving a work environment where safety practices are paramount, and every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to the collective success of Rehrig Pacific Logistic Solutions. Areas of Accountability Model Rehrig Pacific Company-s Team and Core Values + Demonstrate Rehrig Pacific-s core values: Family, Service, Growth, Intrapreneurship, and Innovation. Recognize and celebrate them in others. Champion our culture and facilitate leadership quality to achieve the goal of a complete feeling of belonging at all levels of the company. + Develop the capabilities of the Operations team and its members with the assistance of Human Capital. Ensure that the operation-s selection and onboarding process casts a wide net and validate that we have managers who can lead by our values. Ensure the continuity of Operations and opportunity for its team members by developing a strong succession bench through the development of capabilities, coaching, and mentoring. Provide quarterly and yearly feedback via touchpoints and PEAs to employees in pursuit of their growth. Lead Operations organization by ensuring adherence to safety practices and utilizing the Rehrig Accountable Management System + Ensure that the Operations organization adheres to safe work practices and achieves a goal of zero preventable incidents. + Manage the daily deliverables of the Operations team by ensuring the principles and practices of the Rehrig Accountable Management System are implemented and utilized within the Manufacturing plants and the Service sites. This includes ensuring that a culture of accountability is required. Conduct periodic reviews to ensure targets are being met. + Travel to operations sites and company customers as necessary to support the operations and goals of the company. Lead and manage the Operations Strategic Plan + Lead the strategic planning process for the Operations team. Ensure that the Operation-s strategic plans align with the Company-s Mission, Values, and Vision. Coordinate with the rest of the leadership team so that the operation-s plan is in alignment with and supports the plans of the rest of the company. Work to enable the growth of the company. + Coordinate with the Senior Leadership team to provide forecasts and annual budgets. + Coordinate with Finance in budgeting capital spending. Use the Finance team's capabilities as appropriate for financial and operational measurements. Qualifications: + Bachelor-s Degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field required + Ten years in operations, five years in management + Good financial acumen, able to read and understand Profit and Loss statements, and good general accounting knowledge. Comprehensive cost modeling knowledge. + Lean manufacturing experience a plus + The ability to effectively work within all levels of the organization and with external business partners. + Ability to lead teams and drive change. + Ability to manage multiple projects. + Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and can summarize and communicate information. + Capable of leveraging data to drive decisions and project focus. + Ability and willingness to travel (estimated travel frequency - 60 - 70%) START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3211140&source=3211140-CJB-0)