Vice President of Manufacturing, Compliance & Integration

United States·Grand Rapidsexecutive

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COMPANY OVERVIEW HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity.

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HexArmor® is a leader in developing some of the most advanced PPE solutions for your eyes, hands, arms, and body. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in-hand with our customers to design innovative, high performance PPE that helps ensure workers return home in the same condition they arrived. Our mission is to provide the protection that makes this possible, for every worker, everywhere.

HexArmor is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing, Compliance & Integration to lead the strategic vision, execution, and continuous improvement across our global manufacturing base. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the executive leadership team, this leader will work directly with strategic manufacturers and our product development, supply chain and finance teams to integrate and scale our manufacturing interests while driving quality and excellence further up the supply chain.

Onsite at our Headquarters: 640 Leffingwell Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI

Responsibilities

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→Provide strategic vision and leadership for onboarding and integrating strategic suppliers
→Act as primary point of contact with partner manufacturers relating to joint initiatives
→Establish best-in-class KPIs and performance measurement systems
→Drive manufacturing efficiency through process optimization and systems evolution
→Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Product Development, Supply Chain, and HR
→Expand global capabilities including increased capacity and efficiency across supply base
→Work with manufacturing partners to identify resource needs, both talent and financial
→Provide project management and oversight of joint initiatives with manufacturing partners

Quality and Compliance

→Oversee the quality and compliance team within HexArmor, building quality and compliance into the early product development and manufacturing processes
→Work with the quality and compliance team to develop and implement a comprehensive supplier quality and performance program across our supply base

Continuous Improvement

→Work directly with partner manufacturers and our supply chain and finance teams to drive process improvements resulting in reduced product costs, reduced lead times and improved financial reporting and results

Requirements

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15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, or supply chain
Executive-level experience in leading global strategy and initiatives
Strong background in continuous improvement, systems implementation, and KPI-driven
Demonstrated success leading multi-site and international operations
Ability to lead through influence and collaborate across executive teams
Willingness to travel internationally 4-6 times per year, as needed for durations of one to two weeks at a time

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business Administration, Commerce, Management, Industrial Technology, or Industrial Engineering. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Successful candidates will embody the following traits and skills: Critical thinking and problem solving, Planning and Organizing, Decision-making, Effective Communication, Persuasiveness, Influencing and Leading, Delegation, Team Work, Negotiation, Conflict Management, Adaptability, and Stress Tolerance

What We Offer

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Competitive Base + Bonus

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Vacation

Opportunity to help keep people safe with a premium product

HexArmor is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At HexArmor, we believe diversity in people and ideas makes us stronger. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse employee workforce honoring people’s experiences, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. As one HexArmor community, we strive to create and maintain a working environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and impartial.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.