Vice President Operations

Vice President Operations at The Kostelic Agency Vice President Operations at The Kostelic Agency in Manchester, New York Posted in 3 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

VP of Operations Location:

Shortsville, NY (80%+ on-site)

Compensation:

$185,000-$200,000 base + equity The Kostelic Agency has been engaged on a search for a VP of Operations to join a venture-backed industrial technology company at a pivotal stage of growth. With $50M+ in funding and strong early traction, the business is scaling manufacturing, expanding its customer base, and building the operational infrastructure to support national expansion. This is not a maintenance role - this is a true builder opportunity .

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Scale manufacturing output from ~5-6K units/month (single shift) to 50K+ across multiple shifts and future production lines Lead and develop on-site operations (currently ~7 employees, with planned growth) Oversee end-to-end operations including manufacturing, refurbishment/servicing, and logistics coordination Drive process improvements across throughput, quality, and labor efficiency Establish KPIs, structure, and scalable processes in a lean environment Partner directly with the CEO on growth strategy, expansion planning, and execution Support future multi-region expansion (Northeast ? Southeast ? West Coast)

What This Role Actually Looks Like:

Solving real-time operational challenges across manufacturing and logistics Working closely with shop leadership to improve output and efficiency Building systems and structure where little currently exists Contributing to broader company strategy and operational innovation

Ideal Background:

Proven experience scaling manufacturing or production in a high-growth environment Background in industrial, hardware, supply chain, or similar physical product environments Track record of improving throughput, efficiency, and operational performance Experience leading teams and building processes from the ground up Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a high level of ownership

What Will Set You Apart:

Exposure to IoT, automation, or data-driven operations Experience in venture-backed or startup environments Experience with polyurea coating or similar chemical-based manufacturing processes Familiarity with multi-site expansion and scaling production across locations Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge ideas constructively

Additional Details:

80%+ on-site presence required (Shortsville, NY area) Lean, entrepreneurial team (~15 employees globally) Limited travel initially; expected to increase with expansion Flexible PTO environment Equity participation tied to performance Know someone who should be taking a serious look at this? Or interested in learning more before it hits the broader market? Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation: Info@TheKostelicAgency.com Discover exclusive, unadvertised opportunities by following The Kostelic Agency - stay ahead in your career with our unique, nationwide openings. View all our active openings @ TheKostelicAgency.com Follow us on to never miss an incredible opportunity!