Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations - ACCO Engineered Systems

Overview

General Description:

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations will provide strategic oversight of ACCO’s internal corporate business groups, play a key role in the company’s future growth and does not include sales responsibility. The Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations will work with corporate business leaders who lead the following departments: Human Resources, Business Operations & Technology, Engineering, Information Technology, Safety, Signatory Labor Relations and Procurement. The Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations will be a key member of the executive management team and be responsible for maintaining the functionality of each business group to drive extensive, sustainable growth and oversee the organization’s ongoing corporate operations and procedures. The Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations will maintain control of diverse business operations and is expected to be an experienced and efficient leader, with excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethic. The successful candidate must have senior management presentation skills and will routinely present to the President and CEO and at times to the Board of Directors. The working relationship between the Executive Vice President, Corporate Operations and the President and CEO is critical to the success of the role. This role is in partnership with the CEO where a high level of collaboration and trust must be exercised to achieve desired results with the highest positive impact and least negative impact to the organization.

Supervises:

SVP, Engineering

Chief Information Officer

SVP, Labor Relations

VP, Human Resources

SVP, Business Operations & Technology

VP, Safety

VP, Procurement 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee ACCO’s internal corporate operations working with leadership in the following departments: Human Resources, Business Operations & Technology, Engineering, Information Technology, Safety, Signatory Labor Relations, and Procurement.
• Be an integral leader on supporting organic and acquisition growth including integration of systems and procedures, work closely with the Communications and Marketing Departments, and at times, supporting the Company’s real estate endeavors.
• Lead, collaborate, design and implement effective growth business strategies, plans and procedures.
  Spearhead strategies to steer the company’s future in a positive direction.
• Attract, recruit and retain required members of the team not currently in place and for succession.
  Establish policies that promote company culture and vision. Work collaboratively to develop and/or
  improve systems, processes, controls and procedures that improve the overall efficiency of the firm and
  ensure excellent client service.
• Set comprehensive goals to accommodate ACCO’s performance and growth. Conduct regular
  performance assessments of key department heads, providing constructive feedback and implementing
  development plans as needed.
• Advise management of any project delays or budget challenges and identify options/alternatives.
• Keep the CEO in the know on all matters of importance and on contemplated changes in direction.
• Oversee execution of the capital expenditure spending.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

• A bachelor’s degree in business management, engineering, architecture, construction management, or
  other related field required; master’s in business administration (MBA) preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years leading and managing people
• Continuous self-directed education/learning of best practices, leadership skills, thought leadership and
  mentoring.

Leadership: 

• Leads by example and is a motivator for other employees. 
• High level of ethics and commitment to ACCO Engineered Systems core values, culture, and vision.
• Demonstrates a willingness to take on new tasks with a general attitude that no task is too small, impossible, or cannot be improved.
• Provides mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.
• Recognized in areas of expertise through established networks, experience and accomplishments.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Highly developed diplomatic skills and organizational savvy. 

Interpersonal:

• Excellent written and oral communications coupled with superb analytical skills.
• Ability to listen effectively and use information to evaluate and determine appropriate course of action for situations, which are highly confidential.
• Being detail oriented, flexible and creative while maintaining the appropriate perspective no matter how pressured the situation.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate supportive internally (Executive Committee and management) and effective externally.
• Demonstrated knowledge, sensitivity and proactive support of racial equality, diversity and multiculturalism.

ACCO’s Competencies:

• Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and
  connect with people.
• Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility and shows personal humility
• Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to walk and sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl (for purposes of filing photocopier/printers).
• The employee is occasionally required to reach above shoulder height to access storage cabinets and mail cubicles. 

Travel

• As required to support job duties
• Periodic travel to ACCO or subsidiary offices for support

Competitive Wages: 

$300,000 to $550,000 Annual Salary. Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.

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