VP & General Manager - Lab & Production Equipment

The General Manager - Lab & Production Equipment has responsibility for all activities connected with strategy and tactics, sales and production, delivery and customer experience, employee engagement, and financial performance of the Lab & Production Equipment business.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Lab & Production Equipment business strategy
• Full P&L and working capital management
• Engineering (R&D)
• Manufacturing Operations strategy
• Continuous improvement application (ATS Business Model) and culture change
• Product Management
• Developing and coaching high performing site leadership teams.
• Business risk management strategies

• Prepare and execute the 3-year Lab & Production Equipment business strategy
• Own and deliver the full P&L commitments for the Lab & Production Equipment business
• Champion Engineering processes (Toll Gate, Visual Mgmt., etc.) to drive high margin new products and ensure design for lean/optimal manufacturability
• Drive the Lab & Production Equipment Manufacturing operations strategy
• Rigorously apply the ATS Business Model (ABM) throughout the business while ensuring sustainable results from each tool and event
• Lead Product Management to optimize value and return for the business
• Ensure strong customer satisfaction through sales support and strong operational performance as measured by the Value Drivers, VOC and other KPIs.
• Create followership with Lab & Production Equipment site leadership teams by positively engaging with them and by developing direct reports into strong business leaders
• Build a talent bench of successors in key and critical roles throughout the business and champion talent to drive greater results
• Develop risk mitigation plans to ensure business continuity
• Support marketing and sales processes to drive bookings growth and margin expectations.
• Demonstrate leadership in and ensure conformity to all matters of compliance including trade compliance, health and safety, policy, and procedures, and ATS Code of Business Conduct
• Monitor and control expenditures and labor costs to operate within approved budget guidelines. Identify variances and potential corrective actions.
• Appropriate interface and co-operation with Segment and Corporate executives including observance of inter-department and inter-divisional systems, routines and communications that are essential to overall company efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in business; MBA preferred
• 20+ years experience in an Engineered Products/Equipment business with more than 10 years direct experience in Engineering (R&D)
• 20+ years experience in Manufacturing Operations with at least 12 years hands on experience optimizing plants, plant layouts and driving in-plant and cross-plant improvements
• Minimum 15 years of experience in leadership in a manufacturing company where there was a formal continuous improvement "system" (TPS, etc.) in place
• 15+ years of hands-on experience with continuous improvement tools including Goal/Policy Deployment, Kaizen, 5S, Problem Solving, Daily Visual Management, Growth tools, etc.
• 15+ years experience with budgeting and financial statement ownership (profit & loss)
• 10+ years of business unit level strategic planning and goal setting experience
• Understand the dynamics of a General Manager's role for a business unit inside a global, publicly traded organization
• Solid understanding of complex operations and supply chain management
• Maturity, presence, and perceived level of competence to deliver results, achieve credibility and respect from within in Scientific Products and across the broader ATS organization
• The human relations skills required to effectively manage and motivate a large workforce while maintaining good relationships between management and employees and avoiding third party intervention
• Excellent interpersonal skills, delegation, and a collaborative management style

• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established training matrix
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees

• We provide a wide range of innovative and high-quality scientific products that improve people's lives
• We offer a robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision
• We offer 401(K) including company match, Paid Time Off annually + Paid Holidays
• You will enjoy career Advancement Opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth