ZEB Aluminum

Vice President, Operations

Goose Creek, SC

Full-time

$175,000-$200,000

About This Job

Job Summary

The Vice President of Operations is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organization. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in process improvement, project management, and business development. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in driving operational excellence while managing profit and loss effectively. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the company's operational strategies to align with overall business goals.

Responsibilities

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Safety Leadership: Maintain a relentless focus on safety and housekeeping, fostering a zero-harm workplace culture.

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Manufacturing Management: Oversee plant operations, optimizing efficiency, productivity, and product quality.

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Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term operational strategies to enhance production and profitability.

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Performance Accountability: Work with senior leadership to establish KPIs and drive accountability in achieving results.

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Asset & Facility Oversight: Manage large capital assets, ensuring proper utilization, maintenance, and lifecycle optimization.

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Process Improvement: Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Compliance & Regulations: Ensure adherence to industry regulations and safety standards.

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Workforce Development: Lead, mentor, and empower operations personnel, fostering a culture of high performance.

Qualifications

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Minimum 10 years of leadership experience in operations management.

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Proven track record in running a manufacturing facility with large capital assets.

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Expertise in metals recycling and rotary furnace operations (preferred).

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Strong knowledge of budgeting, procurement, and supply chain management.

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Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive team performance.

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Educational background in Engineering a benefit

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) – VP of Operations

The following KPIs will be used to measure performance in safety, operations, efficiency, and workforce accountability.

1. Safety & Compliance Metrics:

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Injury Incident Rate (IIR) – Measures frequency of workplace injuries.

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Days Away from Work (DAW) Rate – Tracks severity and lost-time incidents.

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Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) – Monitors safety trends over time.

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Safety Audit Compliance Score – Ensures adherence to protocols.

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Near Miss Reporting Rate – Encourages proactive hazard identification.

2. Operational Efficiency Metrics:

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Throughput Rate – Tracks manufacturing output and process efficiency.

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Production Volume (lbs.) – Measures total metal processed in the facility.

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Metal Recovery Rate – Optimizes yield from recycling and furnace operations.

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Downtime Reduction % – Evaluates equipment reliability and uptime.

3. Quality & Reliability Metrics:

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Defect Rate % – Ensures high product quality while minimizing waste.

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On-Time Delivery % – Measures production scheduling efficiency.

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Customer Returns & Complaints – Tracks product satisfaction trends.

4. Workforce & Performance Metrics:

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Workforce Productivity Rate – Assesses employee efficiency per labor hour.

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Safety Training Completion Rate – Ensures all employees receive proper training.

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Corrective Actions Closure Rate – Tracks resolution of safety issues.

These KPIs will serve as a structured framework for measuring success and driving operational excellence

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Paid time off

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

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Weekends as needed

Education:

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Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

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Operations Management: 10 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

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Goose Creek, SC 29445 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

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Goose Creek, SC 29445: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Vice President, Operations

About This Job

Responsibilities

Qualifications

1. Safety & Compliance Metrics:

2. Operational Efficiency Metrics:

3. Quality & Reliability Metrics:

4. Workforce & Performance Metrics:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Education:

•Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Ability to Commute:

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person

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