Vice President of Manufacturing Operations Salary:

$155,000 - $180,000/year We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing and operational functions within a growing custom manufacturing organization. This role oversees Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Maintenance, Logistics, and Human Resources, with a focus on driving productivity, accountability, and on-time delivery. Reporting to executive leadership, the VP of Operations will lead cross-functional teams, improve operational performance, and ensure scalable processes in a fast-paced, ERP-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead daily operations across Engineering, Manufacturing, Scheduling, Maintenance, Logistics, and HR. Drive on-time delivery, productivity improvements, and equipment uptime. Establish performance expectations and hold leaders accountable for results. Develop supervisors and build organizational strength. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies. Oversee ERP-driven production planning, scheduling, and operational processes. Manage engineering, maintenance, and operational projects to successful completion. Qualifications 10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience. Experience in high-mix, low-volume, make-to-order, or configure-to-order manufacturing environments. Experience within machining, metal fabrication, steel, or industrial manufacturing operations. Strong background with ERP systems, production planning, and scheduling. Proven success improving productivity, OEE, on-time delivery, and operational performance. Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferred. #IND2