Jay Vinson
Delaware,OH
Summary
Forward-thinking Vice President of Operations dedicated to continuous business improvement focused on enhancing revenue and streamlining business operations. Diligent in driving profit maximization through multifaced business approaches. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Vice President of Operations
Emmasson Incorporated
12.2019 - Current
- Managed fiscal, business and operational strategies of divisions.
- Worked with COO to create long-term tactical plan to grow business and secure over $12M in seed round funding.
- Liaised with COO to expand existing asset classes and develop capabilities with new asset classes.
- Provided accurate, clear and consistent data that produced actionable results and improved operational performance.
- Owned and nurtured well-being of operational organization.
- Hired and managed 22 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
Project Director
Nucor Steel Gallatin
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets totaling over $650M to ensure successful execution.
- Hired and managed consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to complete project tasks.
- Oversaw business operations and produced updated status reports outlining each project to meet milestones.
- Monitored project and program quality to meet audit expectations.
- Oversaw up to 35 projects simultaneously without sacrificing standards.
- Led preparation of bid packages and associated scopes of work, appendices and exhibits.
- Developed and oversaw project operations and managed multi-functional issues through resolution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
Nucor Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2017
- Directly responsible for a $98M operating budget for plant operations; consistently met cost and exceeded productivity metrics managing over $250M in capital assets
- Responsible for development of long term capital planning and execution of $18M in capital improvements
- Reduced MRO warehouse inventory costs 40% ($5.2M) through re-negotiating supplier contracts, implementing cost control measures (Kanban) and establishing strategic partnerships and consignment agreements for high value and critical spare components
- Saved $3.3MM Year on Year by initiating and leading a Drivetrain Maintenance Focus Program
- Key levers in the program were implementing improved predictive and preventative maintenance techniques and programs, educating the maintenance personnel on industry best practices and establishing a culture of ownership
- Achieved a 17% improvement in process efficiency which resulted in an operational cost reduction in excess of $13M by strategically organizing, leading and driving the execution of a process excellence initiative
- Nucor Marion’s chosen leader for the Continuous Improvement Initiative to improve EBIT and operational efficiencies by integrating and practicing Lean / Six- sigma principles
- Selected to lead and be one the key stakeholders of Nucor's Corporate-wide talent acquisition initiative (8 stakeholders selected out of 300 department managers) responsible for developing the strategy to recruit, hire, mentor and develop over 300 college and mid-career professionals annually
Maintenance and Engineering Supervisor
Nucor Steel Arkansas
09.2009 - 09.2012
- Oversaw the procurement, coordination, management and installation of over $55M in capital improvements
- Successfully managed operating budget of over $25M
- Reduced Y-o-Y operating budget performance by 11% while achieving the highest process reliability in Nucor’s Sheet Division (99.6%) by leveraging TPM (total productive maintenance), standard work, visual management and root cause analysis tools
- Direct responsibility and accountability for all maintenance and productivity improvement activities at Nucor’s Top 2 profit centers of their steelmaking operations
- Responsible for the recruitment, selection, development and leadership of 63 engineers, and skilled tradesmen to develop, test, modify, and deploy solutions to technical problems.
Education
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering (Honors)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA08.2003
Skills
- Operations oversight Reduction and Profit Growth
- Budget Management
- Operations Management & Labor Relations
- Process Analysis & Application Engineering
- Productivity & Performance Improvements
- Purchasing & Materials Management
- Quality Control Leadership
- Team Performance Optimization
- Vendor Selection & Negotiations
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Facilities and Maintenance Management
- Organizational Development
- Corporate Governance
Accomplishments
- Increased profitability by $13MM through the implementation of lean/6 sigma methodologies.
- Managed teams to successfully exceed cost and efficiency targets with over $1B in assets and teams of up 60 employees.
- Experienced in leading corporate-wide strategic initiatives, developing stakeholder buy-in and empowering team driven execution.
Timeline
Executive Vice President of Operations
Emmasson Incorporated
12.2019 - Current
Project Director
Nucor Steel Gallatin
12.2017 - 12.2019
Maintenance & Engineering Manager
Nucor Corporation
10.2012 - 12.2017
Maintenance and Engineering Supervisor
Nucor Steel Arkansas
09.2009 - 09.2012
B.S. - Mechanical Engineering (Honors)
Georgia Institute of Technology
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