Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Join us on our journey for a better tomorrow.

The Role

Our goal at Product Company Indiana is to be the unparalleled safe and sustainable leader in custom-engineered and standard vacuum solutions for LRP, OIS, Vanes, Claws and Pistons. Setting standards for tailored solutions, through precision engineering and unwavering commitment, empowering businesses in the US.The VP of Operations is a pivotal role with responsiblities for all operations of the business at the Product Company including Production, Logistics, Scheduling, Engineering, and Supply Chain. This role reports to the General Manager and is based in Michigan City, Indiana. The VP of Operations is over a team of six direct reports and 55 indirect reports.

Main Responsibilities

• Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company's efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Liaising with departmental heads to develop financial plans and ensure company-wide compliance
• Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations of projects and systems.
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the organizations business plan and vision.
• Work with executive leadership to formulate and implement business strategy, plans, operational best practices, policies and procedures.
• Provide day to day leadership and spearhead the development, communication and implementation of all operational systems/procedures.
• Plan, organize, coordinate and control production to ensure pump assemblies and systems are manufactured efficiently on time, within budget and to standards.
• Ensures all jobs are completed in a safe, timely and accurate manner and at the highest standards of quality and production efficiency.
• Provides leadership and direction in Safety, Quality and Productivity through the use of continuous improvement processes, 5S and lean manufacturing concepts.
• Responsible for the operations, production and engineering results of the facility to include: goal achievements, problem-solving coordination, establishment of priorities and achievement of production results.
• Leads coordination and integration of efforts among operation, engineering, supply chain, quality,safety, and scheduling to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes

Scope of the job

• The scope of this role covers all aspects of managing manufacturing operations in PC Indiana
• This is a significant job which can have a major influence on the overall success of the Atlas Copco Group specifically related to North America.
• Currently operating 1 shift
• Product Company Indianafabricates, assembles, and builds industrial vacuum equipment for a wide variety of industries including but not limited to the following: Power Plants, Chemical Plants, Space, Canning, Woodworking, Laboratories, Hospitals, Food packing, Semiconductor.
• Product Company Indiana is an ISO9001 working towards triple certification planned for 2025.
• Networking across a global company will be required for success in this critical and highly impactful role.
• The role will report KPI's on a weekly, quarterly, and yearly basis and will be actively involved in future planning and budget setting.
• High focus on project implementation for new products (expansion), efficiency projects to improve throughput and reduce costs.

What you can expect from us?

• A friendly, family-like atmosphere

• Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop

• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity

• Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact

• New challenges and new things to learn every day

• Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group

• An excellent remuneration package including short-term incentive plans

• We offer a holistic benefits package including health insurance and paid leave

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What we expect of you?
Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Bachelor's degree -Business Administration, Industrial Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.

• 5-7 years eningeering, manufacturing production management experience.

• Ability to analyze, data and interpret technical drawings and blueprints to production manufacturing processes.

• Experience in a custom manufacturing environment.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, problem resolution, and meet objectives and goals.

• Ability to work and coordinate activities with other support departments.

• Knowledge of process flows in customer service, engineering, supply chain, production, logistics.

• Experience and knowledge of industrial vacuum pump systems.

• Ability to drive a team and hold people accountable.

• Experience with fully absorb costing and cost reduction planning

• Experience with CAPEX approval criteria and process

• Stong team building and mentoring skills

• Stong communication skills both up and down the organizational chart

• Experience interacting with international teams

• Able to sponsor change throught the organization

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Bright ideas come from all of us. The more unique perspectives we embrace, the more innovative we are. Together we build a culture where difference is valued and we share a deep sense of purpose and belonging.