478 VP of Operations Reviews

"I love the control over all facets of operations I have, I hate how products are sold before we have fully developed them. My reputation is the product."

"Working at a start-up, companies always offer unique problems and situations that require creative solutions and quick decisions."

"The most challenging aspect of the position is acquiring the right tallents out of state and convincing them to relocate taking in consideration the budget constraints."

"This was a dream job until the company was acquired by II-VI Incorporated. After the acquisition most of the organization was cut up and moved to China."

"I love the challenge that comes with overseeing the day to day activities and how you work with other, I pride myself on being a people person and I work well with most people, the pressure that is associated and the high stress environment also intrigues me and the ability to address and successfully accomplish the projects and the reward of seeing the finish product completed on schedule and under budget constrains and knowing that you had to be highly motivated at all times and see the rewards that you have built a team of highly motivated people and see and acknowledge how the teamwork concept works .The negatives are mostly the amount of budget allowed and the schedules are always critical and dealing with the tight margins that the subcontractors are within and how vulnerable the material suppliers are and unexpected cost increases that are typical are always challenging."

"Too much micromanagement going one. There is also a lack of clear vision."

"They have meetings for the sake of having meetings."

"I loved my job and responsibilities. Never hated anything about this position."

"Operational issues, budget constraints, deadlines, feedbacks, approvals, but I love what I do."

"Love the work. I was at the top and there was no room for growth for me."

"I love empowering employees with Kaizen! Specifically, that ah-ha moment when they succeed making a process better by using the tools. They become an engaged and motivated team member and not just an employee. I hate closing facilities for any reason. I see my line of work as a Kaizen coach and hate it when people have to be laid off due to business or economic conditions. I aspire to absorb growth with existing employees."

"Lots of responsibility with limited authority. Everything is a struggle."

"I love to work as a direct support for a great organization working and sharing all results of a team goal. Defining short and long term improvement and better results for greater overall satisfaction internal and external. To design new processes or to enhance bread and butter products and services for greater returns. Working at home a huge bonus for me as I can project plan multiple platforms simultaneously.Ability to be honest and work hard for the extra money."

"I love the control over the design process -- being able to personally influence the outcome of each project is paramount to my feeling of fulfillment."

"I very much enjoyed my position. I love to train and bring up people to their fullest capabilities. I learned a new business and was very good at it. The company hired me to bring change to the company and the owner was the only person who would not change."