Vice President of Manufacturing; Automotive

Our client is a leading precision metal component manufacturer serving the automotive and industrial sectors. Operating multiple advanced manufacturing facilities across the United States, they specialize in high-volume production using advanced metal forming and stamping technologies. They supply critical components to tier-one automotive suppliers and industrial OEMs.

We are recruiting a Vice President of Manufacturing to lead manufacturing operations for a multi-facility U.S. operation. Reporting directly to the President, this role has responsibility for all manufacturing and quality departments at the primary facility and oversight of operations at additional locations. This is a high-impact position with significant visibility throughout the organization and the opportunity to shape operational strategy during a period of growth.

• Lead all manufacturing and quality departments, ensuring optimal performance across production facilities
• Manage comprehensive capital and operational budgets with focus on balancing growth investments with financial discipline
• Establish manufacturing goals, performance metrics, and quality expectations
• Oversee staff recruitment and ensure proper staffing levels across all functional areas
• Maintain direct customer relationships regarding production capabilities, delivery schedules, and quality standards
• Implement and monitor continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
• Drive adoption of industry quality management systems (IATF, ISO TS 16949, ISO 14001)
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations across all operations
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and participate in strategic planning with the executive team
• Monitor production performance data and identify improvement opportunities