VP, Supply Chain and Operations
Job Description
Peerless: having no equal; matchless, unrivaled. At Peerless, a Grundfos subsidiary, our team of experts come together with a common passion for manufacturing sustainable pumps that provide peace of mind. Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it's needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it's our people who've made us Peerless for over 100 years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.
What is the job about?
The Vice President of Operations is a senior executive responsible for setting the short and long-term direction to transform and enhance end-to-end operational capabilities in the make-to-order/engineered-to-order manufacturing environment at Peerless Pump. The Vice President oversees a diverse team of +100 professionals across supply chain planning, strategic sourcing, quality, logistics, maintenance, manufacturing engineering etc. in the main plant in Indianapolis, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Collaborating closely with the two business units and other functional teams in Peerless, the VP of Operations leverages data analytics to make informed decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering on customer promises. This position reports directly to the General Manager and will operate out of our Indianapolis, Indiana site.
Your main responsibilities :
Operational performance : Assume accountability for day-to-day operations in the Indianapolis plant incl. operating metrics around safety, quality, delivery, inventory, cost and people performance (SQDICP).
Plant leadership:Secure a transparent and performance-focused environment across the various teams in the plant, nurturing operational excellence, a continuous improvement culture and ONE joint operating model for day-to-day operations.
Footprint and plant layout : Own the Indianapolis plant strategy incl. long-term plant layout and capacity expansion and deploy into concrete initiatives for the various teams to support delivery of the company's growth strategy.
Strategic sourcing : Lead the sourcing strategy across Peerless and build up future-proof capabilities to deploy into concrete plans and capabilities for supply base expansion, insourcing/outsourcing activities, tactical purchasing etc.
Supply chain management : Own the SIOP process and optimize supply planning processes and tools to improve lead times, responsiveness, accuracy, and inventory mgmt. in a supply chain with a significant reliance on 3rd party components.
Logistics : Lead and optimize all logistics activities across the Indianapolis plant including receiving goods, in-process component picking and warehousing activities
Quality : Lead end-to-end quality activities across Peerlessto secure quality standards are continuously enhanced for Peerless to deliver on our premium quality promise to our customers.
Manufacturing engineering : Guide the manufacturing engineering team in implementing innovative plant layout improvements including introduction of new machinery, new production capabilities etc.
Plant maintenance and facility management : Drive advancements in plant maintenance and tool room operations to support uptime and efficiency. Oversee facility services, ensuring the optimal maintenance and functionality of plant and office infrastructure.
People leadership : Lead and nurture a high-performing Operations team including nurturing of future-proof operational capabilities across the Indianapolis plant.
Your background
We imagine that you have:
A minimum of 10 years of leadership experience across various operational disciplines include significant plant leadership experience and continuous improvement
Must have proven Supply Chain, Logistics, Planning, Quality, Sourcing, Purchasing, and Engineering leadership experience
Experience from make-to-order/engineered-to-order manufacturing environment
Experience developing and executing key strategic initiatives within a complex business environment, requiring significant problem solving
Strong background leading and developing other leaders in a team or department.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree (MBA, Master's) is preferred.
Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidatesmust be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.The salary range for this position is $150,000.00-$210,000.00. Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate's profile. The range listed is just one component of Grundfos's total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What's in it for you?
What are your goals? Here at Peerless it's our mission to enable you develop and fulfil your aspirations, both career and personal. You'll find that your fresh ideas will be welcomed and make a difference in how we conduct our business.
In addition, your day-to-day benefits as a regular, full-time employees include:
Paid time off for volunteering;up to 20 paid vacation days. Vacation hours are accrued on a prorated basis, based on your hire date within the calendar year.
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k)-match program.
Annual bonuses, parental support, engaging team buildings.
Diverse, inclusive environment with employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect and share openly.
Long-term career development with regular dialogue, as well as continuous learning and development opportunities.
Access to the modern Grundfos Academy to pursue further both personal and professional development.
Do you want to learn more?
If this job sounds interesting, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking " Apply ".
If you would like to dig deeper into the Peerless universe, pleasevisit us (https://www.peerlesspump.com/) and check out why our employees arePeerless (https://www.peerlesspump.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/I-AM-Peerless-We-Are-Peerless.mp4) .
Grundfos needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type. Employment decisions at Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights.pdf) . Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Information at a Glance
Job details
Workplace: Hybrid (office and home-working)
Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Contract Type: Full-Time
Employment Type: Regular
