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GENERAL PURPOSE
The Vice President of Manufacturing is responsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies across multiple facilities, ensuring alignment with both current and future operational requirements. This leader will oversee manufacturing operations in Hildebran, NC; Atlanta, GA; Buffalo, NY; Monterrey, MX; and Diadema - Fagundes de Oliveira, Brazil and will have dual reporting to the Senior Vice President of Operations - Americas and the Senior Vice President - Geiger and DatesWeiser.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Lead the teams who directly manage the manufacturing plants to meet customer order requirements and ensure alignment with the overall manufacturing strategy and support improvement projects.Maintain an operational capability to enable the allocated plants to deliver customer orders reliably. To work closely with the commercial teams to determine and deliver the most appropriate business model, and the team structure required for a stable ordering and fulfillment process to support the key strategic growth planned for the region.Manage the appropriate business systems to support our business processes and ensure legal compliance. Ensure safe working practices are followed.Responsible for achievement of area goals which includes achieving target levels demonstrated by data on the following key performance measures – reduction of service issues, customer orders delivered complete and on time, overdue customer orders, lead time profile improvement, brand profitability improvement, brand sales growth, margin improvement, and expense controlAchieve high levels of associate engagement, safety, quality, reliability, and cost management expected in a world-class origination with highly fluctuating products and volumes. Look for synergies and cost savings across the group.Implement continuous improvement tools in order to improve processes and capacity. Ensure all product is consistently manufactured to company quality standards and that all operating procedures are complete, accurate, and conform to ISO9002.Understand the commercial aspects relating to the businesses and act as a member of the Operations leadership team in implementing strategic plans and objectives for the companies and regions that will enable the business plan to be achieved.Achieve exceptional levels of associate engagement through regular and open communication, two-way feedback at all levels, and an environment where issues can be openly raised and positively received at all levels of leadership. Ensure consistent and high-level associate experience is achieved across the allocated facilitiesDevelop and manage a strong operational leadership team who are customer focused and able to work within both local legal requirements and MillerKnoll company culture.Ensure that all acquisitions, strategic projects, and facility changes are implemented smoothly and achieve business requirements.Work effectively with the global cross-functional teams to deliver the overall manufacturing goals.In partnership with human resources, develop and execute talent strategies that align with the overall Americas Operations business strategy and contribute to long-term organizational success.Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree (preferably in a technical discipline); significant operational experience may be considered in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 15 years' experience within manufacturing and assembly of highly variable products on short lead times with fluctuating volumes.At least 10 years of leadership experience in a dynamic manufacturing environmentProven experience in leading complex multi-site global operations.Skills and Abilities
Strategic thinker with a track record of successfully driving key initiatives beyond immediate areas of responsibility.Strong leadership capabilities with integrity, accountability, and sound decision-making skills.Broad business acumen with an ability to assess risks and opportunities from a holistic perspective.Experience managing P&L with a strong focus on profitability and efficiency.Ability to lead through influence, set clear direction, and deliver measurable results.Expertise in change management with the ability to drive transformation from strategy to execution.Strong relationship-building and consensus-building skills in a matrixed environment.Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging both internal and external senior executives.Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.Proficiency in relevant business and IT systems.Cultural awareness and sensitivity in a global business environment.Results-oriented with a high standard of personal performance and continuous learning mindset.Flexibility to travel frequently (30–50% of the time), both domestically and internationally.Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.