VP Operations for KD US

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers. 

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication

For inspiration and more info watch this video and visit: Kongsberg website

What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, and prorated depending on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Career growth opportunities
• Safe and collaborative culture
• International work environment and multidisciplinary team collaboration
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future

An exciting opportunity has arisen as Vice President Operations US, reporting to the President, US.  The US is a significant and growing region for Kongsberg Discovery and maintains some of our largest customers.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We believe the right person will have a technical or financial background and experience in people and financial management, as well as project management. The role encompasses responsibility for all tasks and actions related to customer orders and supporting our customers until projects are completed and signed off.  We are looking for someone who is collaborative, responsible, self-driven, and quality minded.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all US customer deliveries, regardless of factory or warehouse location.
• Responsible for US warehouse and inventory, and associated optimization of both.
• Senior executive responsible for partner and supplier relationships.
• Host monthly Sales and Product forecast meetings.
• Define and follow up on KPIs.
• Responsible for program and project financial and timeline reporting, as well as delivery.
• Some travelling is expected of this role.

YOU ARE ABLE TO:

• Act on own initiative, make things happen, and accept responsibility for the results.
• Provide your team with clear direction, inspire, and coordinate others to keep them focused on set on company goals.
• Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities, and allocate resources effectively.
• Focus on bottom-line results, identify potential risks, and monitor the financial impact of own activities.
• Analyze complex issues and problems and come up with rational judgments. Co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, information, and support others in the pursuit of team goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master/bachelor’s degree within financial or technical fields.
• Relevant experience within project management and people management.
• Warehouse optimization is an asset.
• Demonstrable Project Management and/or Operations skills and experience preferred.
• Structured mind-set and work methodology, with the capability to understand and drive highly diversified tasks and resources.
• Dependable to take complete ownership of their projects.
• Enthusiastic and driven to not only complete their projects within time, scope, and cost, but to do so in a way that aligns with the values and mission of Kongsberg.
• Takes initiative at their level to make decisive decisions that align with the overall strategic mission of KD Programs.
• Committed and reliable with steadfast integrity.
• Uses strong judgement and reports when issues arise.
• Seeks knowledge in their field and projects assigned.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with both internal and external customers.
• Positive attitude and ability to work well with other departments, product centers, regional offices, outside vendors, customers, and end users.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics AX is a benefit.

Pay Range: $145,000 – $195,000 annually (DOE)

Work Location: Lynnwood, WA

(may have the opportunity of 2 days remote within commuting distance to Lynnwood)

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.