VP Strategic Operations

The VP, Strategic Operations will be paramount in steering AHF’s operational strategies and results, overseeing the day-to-day administrative and strategic operational priorities, and ensuring that the company runs smoothly and effectively meets its goals. This role will provide valuable input and analysis, helping the executive leadership team develop and execute strategies that drive the organization forward.Essential Functions And ResponsibilitiesQualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: Strategic Support: Provide strategic support to the COO in developing and executing key initiatives, projects, and priorities that drive efficiency, quality and productivity across the organization.Communication and Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and coordination among owners/BOD, executives, teams, and departments, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the organization.Analytical Support: Provide recommendations for strategic agenda items via thorough evaluation of alternatives, risk identification, along with business case for recommended alternative and resources/actions required to implementInformation Management & Revenue Optimization: Gather, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources to provide insights, data, and recommendations to support decision-making processes. Provide recommendations for strategic agenda items via thorough evaluation of alternatives, along with business case for recommended alternative and actions required to implementProject Management: Oversee and manage key strategic projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution, monitoring progress, and coordinating resources as needed.Risk Management & Compliance: identify potential risks, from supplier qualifications through legal and regulatory requirements, both domestically and international, and develop strategies to mitigate them.Lead (or assist) compliance and quality resources / teams.Relationship Building: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, cultivating partnerships and promoting the organization’s mission and objectives.Meeting Management: Manage and coordinate strategic priority meetings, including setting agendas, preparing materials, and ensuring follow-up actions are executed.Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure effective operations and compliance with regulations.Performance Monitoring: Monitor key performance indicators and metrics to track progress towards organizational goals, identify areas for improvement, and provide regular performance updates.Change Management: Support leadership in managing organizational changes, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and process improvements, ensuring smooth transitions and successful outcomes.Crisis and Risk Management: Assist in crisis preparedness, response, and management, including risk assessment, communication strategies, and contingency planning.Special Projects: Undertake special projects, initiatives, and assignments as assigned by the CEO or top-level executives, providing support and ensuring successful completion.Education And QualificationsBachelor's degree in business operations / strategy with an equally strong mastery of analytics and great storytelling (communication skills)Minimum of 7+ years in progressive roles within the manufacturing operations discipline.Relevant industry experience; PE experience is a plusPassion for technology and scaling businessesBoardroom polish and professional demeanor - must have excellent communication skills; both written and oralA bias for action, as well as a strong sense of practicality and efficiencyIntellectual curiosity, humility, and a willingness to learn from a wide range of people Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment with a high degree of autonomySuccessful track record of managing multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to effectively persuade senior leaders and colleagues at all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive and positive relationships across the organization at all levelsDemonstrated ability to simplify & streamline processes, eliminating analytical complexity while retaining the quality and integrity of financialsProficiency with Microsoft Office application; effective Excel, pivot table, modeling skills, and ability to develop presentations with PowerPointExperience with OneStream/Hyperion, Infor M3, and Microsoft BI is a plusPhysical DemandsThe demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Frequently move up to 20 - 50 lbs., by pushing pulling, and liftingFrequently be able to walk, stand, stretch, bend, stoop, twist, reach, grasp, and repetitive movementsFrequently be able to read and effectively communicate both by spoken and written wordsOccasional ability to don and doff mandated PPE as required by the job assignmentMental DemandsThe demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Think analyticallyMake decisionsDevelop options and implement solutionsWork with a teamMaintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)Attention to detailCommunicate effectivelyMultitask in a fast-paced environmentWork with a Sense of UrgencyEnvironmental DemandsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environmentAbility to work in a construction zone setting where dust is generatedAbility to work in an office environmentAHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.