Assistant to the President - Higher Ed. jobs in Lorain, OH

SEMCO CARBON

VICE PRESIDENT 

THE PERSON

Are you a decisive, prioritizing dynamo with an unwavering commitment to follow through and a knack for optimizing processes? Do you thrive on execution, excel in collaborative teamwork, and have an innate gift for staying organized? Is your grit unmatched, your intelligence razor-sharp, and are you relentlessly customer-focused? Do you find fulfillment in empowering individuals to achieve success? If you are seeking an incredible opportunity to serve as a Vice President and believe you embody these qualities, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Vice President is:

• Accountable. You strike a balance between offering constructive feedback and holding teams responsible through positive reinforcement, all while fostering a culture of innovation and risk management.
• Data-Driven. You are a forward-thinking problem solver who excels at making decisions based on data and foreseeing potential problems before they arise. Your high-level thinking ability ensures you can see around corners to drive effective solutions.
• A Strong Communicator. You excel at setting clear expectations and facilitating effective team communication. You possess excellent verbal skills, a commitment to radical candor and directness, and the ability to adapt your communication style to individual preferences. Your strong delegation skills and ability to sell ideas through your knack for explaining the “why” behind decisions gains buy-in from team members.
• Relational. You cultivate a positive culture, foster strong relationships both internally and externally, and excel in team building. Your infectious energy, sense of humor, and keen understanding of when it’s time to shift gears combined with your accessibility throughout the organization contributes to a positive culture.
• Passionate. You are deeply passionate about our products, customers, the journey we’re on, and the industry we operate in. You demonstrate a curious mindset, constantly asking “why” to understand our industry better and fully support the organization in future goals.
• Honest and Trustworthy. You possess unwavering integrity and strike the perfect balance between humility and confidence, avoiding arrogance at all costs. You foster a workplace environment built on respect and collaboration.

Our ideal Vice President champions a culture of efficiency and excellence, and places emphasis on developing people to their full potential. You embody people and process orientation, bringing a sense of urgency, boundless energy, adaptability, and curiosity to the table. At your core, you are a seasoned leader, and your ability to make decisive, prioritized decisions, and commitment to optimization define you. Join us and make a pivotal impact on our success. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Maintains a high-level, strategic perspective, proactively anticipating and addressing challenges, opportunities, and potential developments, akin to a 60,000-foot view
• Works with the ownership team to develop the company’s business and strategic plan
• Executes created plans to increase growth and profitability
• Consistently conveys the strategic plans and initiatives of the organization
• Serves and owns the facilitation the successful completion of organizational strategies, initiatives, and projects, ensuring they reach the finish line
• Ensures smooth resolutions serving as the tiebreaker for decisions when needed
• Balances a strong commitment to realizing the organization’s one-year goals with a comprehensive understanding and ownership of the broader strategic vision, and holds primary responsibility for the organizational chart driving its development and execution
• Effectively compartmentalizes and prioritizes visionary and innovative thinking
• Balances a healthy dose of skepticism with the ability to foster and cultivate a positive organizational culture
• Evangelizes the advantages of Lean principles, emphasizing waste elimination to increase value to customers and stakeholders

Management

• Maintains a comprehensive understanding of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and departmental metrics, providing a holistic view of organizational performance
• Analyzes leading indicators and proficiently synthesizes data as integral components of the decision-making process, enabling well-informed, strategic choices, and the anticipation of future trends
• Utilizes organizational resources to drive the implementation of sustainable improvements within the organization, fostering long-term enhancements and efficiencies
• Stays informed about the latest trends in manufacturing, design, construction, and regulatory changes, ensuring the organization stays ahead in an ever-evolving landscape
• Has acquired a deep understanding of the industry and possesses the knowledge to effectively articulate and discuss various aspects

Accountability

• Embodies a sense of ownership, cultivates a mindset aligned with accountability and responsibility, and efficiently implements the accountability chart
• Brings daily focus and attention to critical tasks and objectives
• Assumes responsibility for the organization’s overall profitability and holds ownership of the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement
• Strategically assembles and nurtures a robust management team
• Guides the organization’s strategic direction based on the company metrics
• Maintains a visible and influential presence within the organization, actively engaging in employee activities
• Sustains continuous improvement changes through verifying daily management adherence

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Custom manufacturing experience (anything that is custom-specific orders, drawings etc.)
• 3 years executive management experience (Director and above)
• Financial acumen
• High attention to detail
• Experience in customer relations and how to cultivate relationships

Preferred

• Graphite experience
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Manufacturing, Engineering)
• CNC fab shop experience
• Worked in an organization of 100 or less

Desired

• Graphite manufacturing experience
• Sales experience

** This is an in-person position based in Lorain, Oh. **

THE COMPANY 

Semco Carbon began custom graphite machining services in 1971, and we’ve been growing ever since, producing client-specific components for a broad range of industries. Because we work exclusively with graphite and carbon composites, large production quantities are never a requirement when our clients place an order. That means we can handle small-run jobs such as prototype or repair work with only a $250 minimum order requirement. Additionally, we can both manufacture and maintain inventory for clients who may have limited warehouse space.

We offer our clients more than just know-how and mastery of graphite and carbon machining. We also come to the table with a long tradition of superior customer support. Semco clients have come to expect reliability, quality products, on-time delivery, and hands-on selection of the best graphite materials for their specific applications. Our diverse capabilities matched with our exceptional customer service make us as unique as the problems we solve for clients.

All products are shipped from our 45,000 square foot facility in Lorain, Ohio which is conveniently located 25 miles west of Cleveland, providing easy access from both interstate 90 and the Ohio Turnpike.

Benefits: QSEHRA (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, AD&D, short and long -term disability, 401k)

Salary: $150K-$170K plus a 20% variable compensation component.