Vice President of Operations

The Vice President of Operations will report directly to the CEO and serve as a key member of the senior leadership team. This position is responsible for leading and managing all manufacturing activities across four U.S. facilities, including production, safety, supply chain, quality, and continuous improvement. The role ensures operational efficiency, cost control, and alignment with organizational objectives while delivering measurable results in revenue, gross margin, quality, safety, inventory, on-time delivery, productivity, and purchase price variance (PPV).

Manufacturing Operations

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across all manufacturing locations.
• Ensure production capacity aligns with business demand while maintaining cost efficiency and product quality.
• Standardize operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices across facilities.
• Optimize labor efficiency, production throughput, and equipment utilization.
• Partner with leadership to execute operational strategies that achieve company growth targets.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into the operational network.

Quality & Safety

• Partner with the head of safety to cultivate a safety culture focused on proactive prevention and accountability.
• Lead quality management systems to ensure consistency and reduce defects across all products and facilities.
• Drive compliance with OSHA, ISO, and other relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Reduce warranty costs and customer complaints through structured continuous improvement.

Supply Chain & Inventory Management

• Oversee procurement, logistics, and supplier management to ensure reliable, cost-effective material flow.
• Manage inventory to balance availability with working capital efficiency.
• Drive improvements in PPV through disciplined sourcing, negotiation, and supplier performance management.
• Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand without overstocking.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation

• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process-improvement programs to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement corrective actions, and foster a mindset of daily improvement at every level.
• Strengthen operational flexibility and scalability to support growth.

Performance Metrics & Financial Impact Own achievement of key operational KPIs, including:

• Revenue contribution through efficient execution.
• Gross margin improvement via cost reduction and process optimization.
• Quality metrics: first-pass yield, customer returns, defect rates.
• Safety: recordable incident rate, near-miss tracking, compliance.
• Inventory turns, excess stock, working capital efficiency.
• On-time delivery and fulfillment reliability.
• Productivity: labor efficiency, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
• PPV: supplier performance and material cost management.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop plant managers, quality, safety, and supply chain leaders into a cohesive, performance-driven team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with finance, sales, and product management to ensure operations align with strategic priorities.
• Oversee CapEx planning and project execution to enhance manufacturing capabilities and capacity.

• 15+ years of progressive leadership in multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Proven success driving operational transformation, COI/Lean implementation, and measurable performance gains.
• Expertise in supply chain management, cost control, PPV management, and procurement strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to improve quality, delivery, and profitability simultaneously.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L impact.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.