Vice President Operations, BMS

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VP, Operations - BMS

About the Role

Thiscritical operations leadership roleis responsible for transforming and optimizing manufacturing operations within the Security/Controls/Fire Detection business, overseeing plant efficiency, supply chain modernization, and operational excellence across multiple production facilities. The VP of Operations will lead the integration of various businesses, establish a streamlined manufacturing system, and drive end-to-end supply chain effectiveness while fostering continuous improvement across operations.

How you will do it:

• Manufacturing Leadership:Oversee the strategic and operational management of production plants, ensuring efficiency, quality, and alignment with business objectives.

• Operational Transformation & Business Integration:Lead the consolidation and optimization of various businesses into a unified, standardized manufacturing system.

• Supply Chain & Planning Modernization:Implement best practices in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and material control.

• Plant & Site Operations Management:Ensure seamless collaboration with production teams, drive lean manufacturing initiatives, and establish operational excellence.

• Technology & System Enhancement:Utilize SAP for manufacturing operations and implement modern analytics for data-driven decision-making.

• Process Improvement & Change Management:Deploy JCMS Material Control principles and best-in-class manufacturing methodologies to enhance execution.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with internal stakeholders, branches, and third-party partners to align operations with business needs.

• Financial & Strategic Oversight:Ensure manufacturing operations drive profitability and cost efficiencies while supporting long-term capital investment planning.

• Hands-On Leadership & Site Engagement:Regularly engage with teams at Reynosa, Juarez, and other production sites, providing strategic direction and problem-solving expertise.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or similar, APICS certification and/or MBA or advanced degree a plus.

• 10-15 years of experience in supply chain planning, S&OP, and materials control, with operational expertise in manufacturing, production, and warehousing.

• Manufacturing Operations Expertise:Deep understanding of plant operations, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.

• End-to-End Supply Chain Knowledge:Strong expertise across procurement, production, planning, logistics, distribution, and S&OP.

• Contract Manufacturing & SMT Management:Experience in overseeing contract manufacturing and surface mount technology (SMT).

• Financial Acumen:Understanding P&L impacts, cost management, and capital investment planning.

• ERP Systems & Data Analytics:SAP expertise, with preferred experience in visibility tools (Power BI, Tableau).

• Electronics manufacturing backgroundwith strong supply chain management experience.

• Spanish-speaking professional based in the U.S., ideally in Texas.