Vice President of Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive a long-term manufacturing strategy that positions the organization for future scale, agility, and customer demand.
• Challenge the status quo by identifying legacy processes that must evolve and championing innovative, sometimes controversial, transformation initiatives.
• Translate emerging industry trends, technologies, and operational models into actionable roadmaps.
• Provide forward-thinking, inspirational leadership that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Develop the next generation of manufacturing talent by instilling a future-focused mindset across the organization.
• Recruit, grow, and mentor high-performing teams equipped to support both current operations and long-term transformation.
• Lead the modernization of manufacturing processes through digital tools and advanced technologies.
• Own and analyze KPIs with a focus on identifying systemic improvement opportunities, not just near-term fixes.
• Champion a continuous improvement culture focused on increasing capacity, reducing waste, and elevating production flexibility.
• Partner with engineering, design, supply chain, and global manufacturing teams to architect an end-to-end, future-ready production ecosystem.
• Influence senior leaders and peers to align operational evolution with broader business strategy.
• Build a global perspective by collaborating with international facilities to optimize our worldwide manufacturing footprint.
• Foster a culture where safety, quality, and innovation coexist as core operating principles.
• Ensure operational excellence is deeply embedded into daily behaviors, long-term planning, and decision-making.
• Maintain full compliance with industry, regulatory, and internal quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of senior leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success leading strategic change, operational transformation, and future-focused initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence across organizational levels and drive adoption of new ideas.
• Strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
• Experience engaging directly in operations with a hands-on, empathetic leadership style.
• Absolutely committed to a results-oriented mindset with a commitment to product quality and on-time delivery.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Background leading modernization initiatives in complex or high-mix/high-volume environments.

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences. We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.