Vice President, Operations

Company Description

Altek Advanced Materials is a high-growth innovator in the design and manufacture of next-generation advanced materials solutions. From high-grade composites to sustainable high-performance polymers, we partner with global leaders to solve the world's toughest material challenges. Our state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary processes demand operational excellence at scale—and that's where you come in.

Role Description

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Vice President of Operations to lead our manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem. You will own end-to-end operational performance, driving efficiency, resilience, and scalability across multi-site production, international logistics, and inventory optimization.

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the CEO, with full P&L accountability for operational KPIs including on-time delivery, cost of goods, inventory turns, and quality compliance.

Job Responsibilities

• Global Supply Chain Leadership : Design and execute a robust international supply chain strategy spanning raw material sourcing (Asia, Europe, Americas), contract manufacturing, and tier-1 supplier partnerships.
• Manufacturing Excellence : Oversee multi-site production operations, implementing Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 principles.
• Inventory & Systems Mastery : Lead implementation and optimization of enterprise-grade inventory management systems (ERP / MRP / WMS) to achieve 20–30% working capital reduction while maintaining 100% service levels.
• Risk Mitigation & Resilience : Build redundancy, dual-sourcing, and real-time visibility to protect against geopolitical, logistical, and material shortages.
• Team & Culture : Build and mentor a world-class operations organization (100+ headcount) across engineering, planning, logistics, and plant management.
• Sustainability & Compliance : Ensure ISO 9001, AS9100, and REACH compliance while advancing carbon-neutral manufacturing goals.

Qualifications

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