VP of Operations

VP of Operations

Lakeland, FL, US, 33801

Lawn & Garden Southeast

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Oldcastle APG is searching for a dynamic and results-oriented Vice President of Operations to support profitable growth in our industry-leading Lawn & Garden business. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing operational plans, driving improvements and results across our manufacturing sites. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will align with functional and business leaders to guide a high performing operational team. In this role, you will foster an operational environment which promotes safety, inclusion, collaboration, innovation, and an emphasis on developing our people to their full potential. This is a key leadership, impactful role within our growing business and those that are highly motivated and driven to results will have ample opportunity to succeed and develop.

Job Location

This is a onsite role where the person must live in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of operations, driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, preventive maintenance and housekeeping across all manufacturing sites
• Natural leader and Change Agent, skilled at maintaining an agile and collaborative operations team, across a wide geography. Coaches, mentors and supports team members to succeed
• Lead and challenge purchasing efforts, ensuring best value when procuring raw material, packaging and equipment
• Ensure manufacturing sites optimize production scheduling, whether in-season or when following demand plan / forecast for pre-pack. Assist Regional Operations Managers in creating and executing plans for co-packing partners
• Work with direct reports to manage inventory of finished goods, raw materials and packaging appropriately
• Closely align with Logistics and Customer Service teams to optimize freight across the network
• Key contributor to CapEx plans and execution
• Leader of sustainable efforts, from fuel consumption to waste management
• Sound understanding of costing, supporting timely and accurate cost updates
• Encourage innovation, continuously identify best practices and disseminating ideas across the business

Job Requirements

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