Vice President of Manufacturing

Overview

This organization is a well-established industrial manufacturer focused on delivering high-quality engineered products through operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. The company emphasizes lean manufacturing, cross-functional collaboration, and long-term growth while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and employee development.

• Lead and direct all manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and growth objectives
• Develop and execute short- and long-term manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals
• Oversee production operations, manufacturing engineering, scheduling, and facility maintenance
• Drive the deployment of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the plant
• Optimize production flow, reduce cycle times, and manage inventory levels effectively
• Improve labor efficiency through process improvement, layout optimization, tooling, and equipment enhancements
• Ensure manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations meet quality, schedule, and cost targets
• Lead capital investment initiatives with measurable operational returns
• Maintain high levels of customer service through reliable production and on-time delivery
• Partner with quality and safety leadership to maintain robust quality systems and a safe work environment
• Champion safety, housekeeping, 5S, and loss prevention programs across the facility
• Guide employee relations, training, and workforce development in collaboration with HR
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture that supports engagement, accountability, and performance
• Ensure manufacturing processes and tooling are documented to support consistency and knowledge retention

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred; equivalent results-driven experience may be considered
• Advanced degree such as an MBA is a plus
• 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Extensive experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop diverse teams across hourly and salaried work forces
• Strong strategic thinking and operational decision-making skills
• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience using KPIs and performance metrics
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, sales, marketing, and quality functions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI
• Experience with ERP systems; AS400/BPCS exposure is a plus
• Comfortable presenting operational data and insights to senior leadership