ProMach

Vice President of Operations

ProMach • $150K — $175K *
Caledonia, IL 61011In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
  • 8-10 years of leadership experience in manufacturing/operations, ideally in automation and packaging machinery.
  • Strong managerial skills in problem solving, personnel management, and morale development.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction at all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated history of exceeding business goals and maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
  • Knowledge of financial metrics related to product costs, margins, and labor absorption.

Responsibilities

  • Increase profitability and efficiency through strategic execution and performance management.
  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement with effective KPIs and process enhancements.
  • Collaborate on manufacturing and engineering goals to maintain market competitiveness.
  • Ensure best practices are shared and implemented across the organization.
  • Interact with customers and vendors to support business objectives.
  • Lead and coach team members to develop their growth paths and professional skills.
  • Promote a culture prioritizing safety and compliance with regulations.

Benefits

  • Open and communicative work environment fostering individual initiative.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
  • Comprehensive medical/dental benefits, life insurance, and generous paid time off.
  • Retirement savings plan with company match.
Full Job Description
HMC Products, a division of ProMach, is focused on producing world-class packaging equipment for a global customer base. We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations excited to lead our organization through the next phase of growth. The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for providing direction and daily oversight of cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality packaging equipment on time and within budget, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and safety. In this high-impact role, you'll drive operational excellence to ensure achievement of business goals and customer expectations.

Are you passionate about this work?

  • Increase the profitability, productivity, and efficiency of HMC operations through excellent execution, staffing, and performance management to achieve continuous growth year after year.
  • Create and lead a culture of continuous improvement by introducing process improvements and KPI's to monitor progress and success.
  • Work closely with the VP/GM on manufacturing & engineering plans, goals and project innovations to ensure a competitive market position and product profitability.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across ProMach and ensure best practices are shared and implemented.
  • Interface directly with customers and vendors as needed to support business.
  • Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to team members.
  • Develop and communicate individual growth paths for team members.
  • Promote and instill a strong quality culture to exceed customer expectations.
  • Communicate with leadership and team members to ensure alignment to schedules and agreed upon company objectives.
  • Utilize Lean tools to provide a visual workflow, including a visible working schedule and celebrations of successful continuous improvements.
  • Work with the leadership team and employees to ensure a culture of "safety first" and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws.
  • Drive accountability, performance management, and team development.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to internal departments and a point of escalation for key issues.


What's in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match.

Base Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000; Potential Bonus Opportunity: $35,000 - 40,000

Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or applicable discipline required, Master's degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years' manufacturing/operations experience, with proven success in a related leadership position in an automation manufacturing environment; knowledge and experience in Packaging Machinery preferred.
  • Proven track record of strong managerial expertise involving manufacturing-based problem solving, personnel management, and employee morale development.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) to ensure successful interactions within all levels of the ProMach organization.
  • Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding goals, change management, and maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean process with a demonstrated ability to reduce cost and improve efficiency.
  • Strong knowledge of financial metrics including revenue recognition principles, product costs and margins, and labor absorption.
  • Results-oriented, self-motivated, with the demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire others.
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems.


HMC was founded in 1979 and became part of ProMach's Flexible Packaging Group in 2024. We fabricate, install, and service horizontal form, fill, and seal machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries, such as snack food, cosmetic, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and household goods. Our division of 45 employees is known for exceptional service and operates out of a 60,000 square foot facility located in Machesney Park, IL.

About ProMach

ProMach is a provider of packaging machinery and integrated packaging solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and integrates packaging solutions for a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods. ProMach was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Covington, Kentucky. The company has over 30 manufacturing facilities and more than 5,000 employees worldwide.
Learn more about ProMach
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
* Ladders Estimates

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