Vice President of Operations

Location: Fort Worth, Texas

Job Summary: VP Operations has overall responsibility for manufacturing and engineering functions including new product development, quality control and utilities management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Builds and develops the manufacturing and engineering organizations to support the strategic direction of the company
• Establishes operation standards for cost control, waste reduction and quality.
• Identifies and implements manufacturing “best practices” company wide
• Supports and promotes the CANTEX Safety Program
• Maintains and implements changes in compound formulations
• Provides technical advice for other CANTEX departments and customers
• Researches and develops new product lines for the company
• Insures compliance with industry standards (UL, ETL and CSA)
• Evaluates utility needs and recommends cost-savings strategies
• Advises on the purchase of raw materials
• Recommends and implements changes in the manufacturing processes
• Sets and insures compliance with CANTEX quality standards
• Sets productivity goals and monitors compliance

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelors degree required – Engineering degree preferred
• At least 10 years experience in a similar position and field
• Excellent communication presentation skills, both verbal and written
• High ethics and moral values required as a highly visible executive of the company
• Excellent people skills – Ability to build good working relationships and get work done through subordinates