Job Title:  Vice President Business Manager Midwest

Divisional Vice President, Business Leader

Your Next Leadership Challenge?

Are you a strategic leader ready to take the helm of a dynamic business?

We are seeking a Divisional Vice President to lead our Midwest MRO operations. This is your opportunity to drive growth, operational excellence, and innovation within a financially strong division of a global S&P 500 manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all sales, marketing, engineering, new product development, customer service, aftermarket, operations, supply chain/materials, quality, finance, acquisition, environment, health and safety, forecasting and strategic planning activities. 
• Overall profit and loss responsibility for 3 separate P&Ls in Tulsa, OK and Wichita, KS.
• Responsible for operating performance, e.g. sales, profit, working capital, on-time delivery, planning, scheduling, materials management, etc.  
• Improve the product development process by effective market analysis, target product identification, improving project management and incorporating design for six sigma.
• Manage day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
• Recruitment, training and development, and performance management of direct reports.
• Responsible for effective communications and coordination with other Division Vice Presidents in both North America and European businesses.
• Improve factory performance by executing lean manufacturing initiatives such as Kanban, SIOP, 5S, and Kaizen while maintaining focus on Quality improvements.
• Responsible for meeting financial commitments, providing the resources necessary to grow and/or taking the necessary actions to cut costs. 
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

We Need Your Experience to Include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, business, or other technical discipline is required.
• Master’s Degree or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years progressive management experience; minimum 5 years in a senior level role with direct P&L responsibility.
• Prior experience working in the aerospace industry required.
• 3rd party MRO experience strongly desired.
• Broad experience in the direct implementation and management of lean and visual management tools and systems in both manufacturing and transactional environments.
• A solid track record of success leading engineering and operations.
• Familiarity with the manufacturing of low volume, high mix [engineered] products. 
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate in a concise manner with all levels, including senior internal/external clients.
• Must demonstrate high integrity and exemplify appropriate ethical standards in all business and personnel transactions.

You Should Bring:

• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and communications skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail.
• Candidates must have proven strategic planning skills; conducted competitive analyses, developed marketing plans, pricing strategies, etc. 
• Strong customer relations skills
• It’s imperative that candidates have a strong financial acumen and have worked for a company continuously pressured to lower costs while improving performance.
• Effective strategic leadership skills and executive attributes
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Strong statistical analysis ability
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally
• Must be self-directed and be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• The right person will be flexible and want to learn and grow professionally
• Very strong computer skills are a must, to include:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and thoughts to people at all levels of the organization, establishing credibility with management and employees throughout the supported population; particularly at the executive management level
• Ability to anticipate, set, and manage priorities, resources, goals and projects

Why Join Us:

• We are a business of AMETEK, a global leader in electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Our culture values innovation, integrity, and results. We offer a collaborative environment where your leadership will make a tangible impact on our business and our people.

Our Team:

• You will be based in Tulsa, OK, with regular travel to our facility in Wichita, KS.  You will report directly to the Division Vice President, Business Unit Manager and lead a team of directors and functional managers within the Business.

Benefits:

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Company car
• Competitive salary with short-term (bonus) incentives and long-term (RSUs + options) incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match 
• Vacation, paid time off, and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder

Find out more about us at www.AmetekMRO.com