The Wood Group

Operations
Vice President of Finance and Operations Our Client is a Midwest-based national catalog/web retailer of rugged work apparel and gear. The Company has seen strong growth since its inception in 1991, and today circulates 31 million catalogs annually. By maintaining a keen focus on its customers, our client has been successful in developing new product niches. The Company expects future growth will come organically through brand building, and through expansion of product and distribution channels, including the launch of retail stores. The Vice President of Finance and Operations will report to the CEO and lead Finance, Operations, IT and Human Resources. As one of the company’s three-person executive management committee, he/she will partner with the CEO and VP Chief Marketing Officer & Head Merchant to set company-wide strategy, policy and procedures within a rapid growth setting. This position has four direct reports. The ideal candidate will have a record of success within a rapidly growing multi-channel retail operation and have led an organization’s finance function as its chief financial officer. He/she will have led or worked closely with the IT function, and ideally, will have had experience with an ERP and/or accounting general ledger software implementation. Ideally, he/she will have a background in the apparel industry and a strong command of supply chain management, including experience in offshore sourcing and inventory management (Asia preferred). A bachelor’s degree is required. A master’s degree is preferred as well as a CPA. Qualified candidates should send their resume to Theresa Crane. Vice President of Operations (recently completed) Our client is a Midwest-based, privately held manufacturer of high quality truck equipment products for the municipal and contractor markets nationwide. The Vice President of Operations will report to the President/CEO. As a key member of the organization’s senior management team, the Vice President of Operations is responsible for all activities related to manufacturing, maintenance, manufacturing engineering, purchasing and inventory control operations of the company. This position will manage five direct reports including three product supervisors, a manufacturing engineering manager and a materials manager. The ideal candidate for this position will be a seasoned operations leader with a minimum of 10 years of operations management experience within a manufacturing environment, and a demonstrated record of success in oversight of multiple manufacturing facilities. Prior experience within heavy capital goods manufacturing and knowledge of custom/contract manufacturing are preferred. A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field is required. The highest level of integrity is expected.