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A rapidly growing and highly reputable manufacturer of cutting-edge equipment and tooling seeks to hire a
Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations
due to their continued international scale. Reporting to the Owner and CEO, this role will strategically lead, engineering, R&D/NPI, manufacturing operations, and supply chain activities for the organization and play an integral role in developing and implementing long-term strategic growth strategies during this exciting phase of growth and operational maturation. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Southeast Ohio.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide hands‑on leadership and strategic oversight of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and operational excellence.
Drive execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, cost, sales growth, and new product development.
Lead and mentor department heads in engineering, production, operations, sales, service, and procurement to build a high‑performance leadership culture.
Establish and implement strategic growth plans in coordination with the Owner, including expansion of domestic and international operations.
Partner with internal teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing efficiency, supply chain performance, and product quality.
Support business development initiatives by aligning commercial and operational strategies to meet evolving customer needs and market trends.
Oversee financial planning for operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation in alignment with company goals.
Develop robust systems and processes to scale the business while maintaining agility, technical excellence, and customer responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar) required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
Proven track record of P&L responsibility, operational scaling, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
Extensive experience leading Product Development/R&D for complex, highly‑engineered technologies.
Strong commercial acumen, including experience supporting or directly leading sales, business development, or customer strategy.
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Vice President of Manufacturing & Operations
due to their continued international scale. Reporting to the Owner and CEO, this role will strategically lead, engineering, R&D/NPI, manufacturing operations, and supply chain activities for the organization and play an integral role in developing and implementing long-term strategic growth strategies during this exciting phase of growth and operational maturation. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity based in Southeast Ohio.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide hands‑on leadership and strategic oversight of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams, ensuring cross‑functional alignment and operational excellence.
Drive execution of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across safety, quality, delivery, cost, sales growth, and new product development.
Lead and mentor department heads in engineering, production, operations, sales, service, and procurement to build a high‑performance leadership culture.
Establish and implement strategic growth plans in coordination with the Owner, including expansion of domestic and international operations.
Partner with internal teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing efficiency, supply chain performance, and product quality.
Support business development initiatives by aligning commercial and operational strategies to meet evolving customer needs and market trends.
Oversee financial planning for operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation in alignment with company goals.
Develop robust systems and processes to scale the business while maintaining agility, technical excellence, and customer responsiveness.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or similar) required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Demonstrated success in leading cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, and commercial functions.
Proven track record of P&L responsibility, operational scaling, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery.
Extensive experience leading Product Development/R&D for complex, highly‑engineered technologies.
Strong commercial acumen, including experience supporting or directly leading sales, business development, or customer strategy.
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