Vice President of Manufacturing

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Now Hiring:
Vice President of Manufacturing

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Fully onsite in Monticello, Georgia

This role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer

The Vice President of Manufacturing is based onsite at Perma Therm’s manufacturing plant in Monticello, Georgia, with daily presence required. Perma Therm’s headquarters and pipe fabrication facility are in nearby Covington, Georgia.

For over 30 years, family-owned Perma Therm has evolved as a leading manufacturer of insulated metal panels (IMPs), always maintaining a customer- and culture-centric approach. This focus has driven Perma Therm’s growth and positioned the company for rapid expansion in the design and manufacturing of IMPs. They proudly serve a diverse range of industries, including food production, cold storage, agricultural production, and storage facilities, as well as commercial and industrial applications.

With a foundation built on a strong work ethic, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Perma Therm consistently delivers high-quality products and exceptional customer service to clients in controlled environment facilities across the United States. This dedication to customer satisfaction has solidified Perma Therm’s reputation as trusted experts in the field.

In 2024, Perma Therm launched an expanded product line incorporating the most advanced panel machine technology in the country. This investment has unlocked significant growth opportunities, strengthened Perma Therm’s competitive differentiation, and laid the foundation for a multi-year expansion trajectory.

Perma Therm’s manufacturing plant is the heart of the company, where its core values—Community, Hard Work, Lifelong Learning, Doing the Right Thing, and Having Fun—are fully embraced. With a highly tenured and dedicated workforce, Perma Therm is entering a pivotal phase of growth that requires strong, hands-on manufacturing leadership to scale operations while preserving its deeply rooted culture.

The Vice President of Manufacturing is a key driver in converting growing customer demand into reliable, efficient, and profitable production—while maintaining Perma Therm’s high standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

As production volumes increase significantly in the coming years, this leader will shape capacity expansion, workforce planning, cost discipline, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working in close partnership with the COO, CFO, and commercial leadership, the VP of Manufacturing will ensure manufacturing capabilities remain tightly aligned with sales demand, customer commitments, and Perma Therm’s long-term strategic objectives.

The Vice President of Manufacturing will hold a critical leadership role within Perma Therm, overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations and plant performance while upholding the company’s core values.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide full leadership and oversight of manufacturing operations, including panel production, trim production, foam production, yard operations, and future production expansions
• Drive operational excellence through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable manufacturing processes and systems
• Lead capacity planning, workforce planning, and shift optimization to support rapid growth and evolving demand
• Partner closely with Sales and Customer Fulfillment to ensure on-time delivery, quality execution, and exceptional customer experience
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, control costs, and improve margins
• Develop and mentor plant leadership and frontline supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a visible, hands-on leader on the production floor, building trust and influence through engagement rather than command-and-control leadership
• Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to improve purchasing integration, inventory management, and cost forecasting
• Support capital investment decisions related to equipment, automation, and facility expansion
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality,…