Vice President – Operations

Job Title :  Vice President – Operations

Department : Product Development

Reports To : Chief Operating Officer

Location :  Wixom, Michigan

Terms : Full time, in office

SuperStroke is a leader in golf grip innovation, trusted by over 600 tour professionals worldwide. The company is committed to delivering performance-enhancing products that combine cutting-edge technology with bold design. Our team thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in creating golf equipment for the best players in the world.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Operational leadership : leading and managing multi-site manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and objectives.

2.       Strategic planning : develop and implement manufacturing strategies that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality.

3.       Compliance and safety : ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities.

4.       Performance management : establish key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor manufacturing performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

5.       Team development : build and lead a high performing operations team, providing mentorship and professional development opportunities.

6.       Budget management : oversee the budgeting process for manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and cost control.

7.       Cross functional collaboration : collaborate with other departments, to include sales, marketing, and finance, to align production capabilities with market demand.

8.       Project management : spearhead major manufacturing projects and capital investment that drive long term competitive advantage.

9.       Research and innovation : conduct market analysis, competitor benchmarking, end user interviews to collaborate with engineers to prototype and test new grip technologies.

10. Lifecycle management : monitor performance through reporting and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement and manage end of life transition.

Qualifications

• Education : bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field; a Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
• Experience : 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations with a proven track record of managing multi-site operations.
• Skills : strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication ability, and a deep understanding of production systems and manufacturing practices, specifically injection molding and tooling.