Vice President of Operations

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead end-to-end manufacturing operations across multiple sites (production, assembly, fabrication, and support functions)
• Develop and execute operational strategy aligned with corporate growth, margin, and delivery objectives
• Establish scalable processes to support engineered-to-order and high-mix production environments
• Partner with executive leadership on long-term capacity planning and footprint optimization

Production & Plant Management

• Oversee plant managers and manufacturing leadership teams
• Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently and aligned with ERP-driven demand planning
• Drive improvements in throughput, cycle time, utilization, and on-time delivery performance
• Implement standard work and operational KPIs across facilities

Supply Chain & S&OP Integration

• Partner closely with supply chain and planning leadership to ensure material availability and production alignment
• Lead and mature Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Ensure ERP accuracy and discipline across production, inventory, and scheduling functions
• Support demand-driven planning using Epicor Kinetic

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives
• Identify and eliminate waste across production and administrative processes
• Drive standardization across plants while enabling flexibility for custom engineering requirements
• Lead capital improvement planning and ROI analysis for operational investments

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, OSHA standards, and internal policies
• Maintain high-quality manufacturing standards and continuous improvement in defect reduction
• Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance across all facilities

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build and lead high-performing operations teams across multiple sites
• Develop succession plans and strengthen leadership pipeline within operations
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and performance excellence

Financial & Performance Management

• Own operational P&L performance in partnership with finance leadership
• Manage labor efficiency, overhead costs, scrap, and material utilization
• Deliver measurable improvements in EBITDA contribution through operational execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive leadership in manufacturing operations
• 5+ years in senior leadership (Director or VP level) in a multi-site environment
• Strong experience in engineered-to-order or custom manufacturing environments
• Proven expertise in ERP-driven operations (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar systems)
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience leading S&OP or IBP processes in a manufacturing setting

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD