Leadership  Run all aspects of factory operations with a” hands on” approach and regular presence on the factory floor. Develop and mentor your direct reports to ensure they are well versed in manufacturing techniques applied to a construction type product. Set and reinforce performance expectations for all members of the factory management team and lead by example.  Develop a dynamic and competent workforce. Work with Human Resources to recruit, motivate and develop a best-in-class team.  Cultivate an ambitious work environment through collaboration, mentorship, and team building.  Collaborate with Design functions to drive enhanced DFM concepts into product designs and improve quality of manufacturing documentation used in the factory to build products Develop, iterate, and implement a plant performance management system to track key performance indicators covering manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, manpower levels and financial targets.  Enforce company policies, including safety, production, quality, sales, human resources, customer service and accounting policies.  Learn and understand the technical aspects of the facility’s automated manufacturing processes to better help in supporting departmental personnel. Refine/develop a robust Maintenance and Reliability program to drive a comprehensive Preventative Maintenance strategy and ensure maximum equipment uptime. Operations Oversee all aspects of the business operations, including financial management (plant P&L responsibility), indirect purchasing, scheduling, manufacturing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, quality assurance, and engineering.  Work with corporate functions on developing annual manufacturing business plans, operating budgets, capex investment, and supporting initiatives to drive key production activities and continuous improvements.  Ensure the plant’s production lines are optimized to drive equipment efficiencies, material yields, and planned labor/overhead costs.  Work with the leadership team to ensure the facility’s operational activities and tactical actions are executed in accordance with the plant’s operating plan and budget.  Constantly assess the facility’s operational efficiencies and seek out opportunities to improve processes and systems feasibly.  Drive standardization practices throughout the organization and align with other business unit’s initiatives.  Reporting / Finance  Develop and manage a budget as well as actively monitor and forecast the financial health of the business unit  Provide quarterly progress reports to include revised financial projections, KPI monitoring, and milestone progress reports.  Excellent written and verbal communication is a must; the ability to engage directly with investors, external executives, and internal leadership stakeholders is required.  Strategy Oversee development and execution of the go-to-market strategy for multiple building products and components.  Identify, cultivate, and structure partnerships with clients and industry stakeholders  
