Vice President of Operations - Manufacturing

Vice President of Operations – Manufacturing

Location: Lancaster, PA- Onsite- Full Time
Salary: $150,000 - $225,000

Description

We are seeking a proven manufacturing operations leader to serve as Vice President of Operations — an executive role responsible for driving operational excellence, scalable processes, and sustainable growth across all production facilities.

This leader will oversee all manufacturing functions including production, planning, quality, logistics, maintenance, and plant performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who has scaled manufacturing operations, improved processes through Lean and data-driven initiatives, and built high-performing teams that deliver consistent results across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Success in this role is measured by operational discipline, throughput, margin improvement, efficiency gains, and the creation of a strong, process-driven, accountable culture across all plants.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Vision

• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company growth goals
• Lead process-driven initiatives to improve throughput, cost, quality, and overall plant efficiency
• Align operational objectives with broader organizational priorities
• Present clear performance insights, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership

Operational Leadership

• Oversee all manufacturing, production scheduling, and plant operations
• Build and manage KPIs, performance metrics, and operational scorecards
• Ensure “right person, right seat” structure across all operational departments
• Coach plant managers, supervisors, and operational leaders to strengthen management capability

Production & Process Management

• Ensure all manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery expectations
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize workflow
• Strengthen maintenance and facility management programs to maximize uptime
• Lead capacity planning, resource allocation, and scalable production processes
• Partner with supply chain and procurement to ensure material readiness and execution reliability

Financial & Performance Management

• Develop, manage, and optimize operational budgets
• Assess operational data to identify efficiency opportunities and cost reductions
• Improve profitability through labor optimization, process improvements, and waste reduction
• Maintain accurate reporting of operational, financial, and plant performance metrics

Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Build a culture rooted in accountability, safety, discipline, and continuous improvement
• Promote data-driven decision-making and operational transparency
• Empower managers and teams to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Model ethical leadership and reinforce company values across all plants and shifts

Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Proven ability to lead and scale multi-department or multi-facility manufacturing environments
• Experience in cabinetry, furniture, building materials, engineered products, or process manufacturing preferred (not required)
• Strong leadership and team-development skills; ability to build high-performance cultures
• Hands-on experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies
• Deep understanding of manufacturing KPIs, throughput, cost control, and operational strategy
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with experience managing operational P&Ls
• Demonstrated success implementing processes, reducing waste, and improving productivity
• Commitment to building a structured, process-driven, values-aligned organization

Final Invitation to Apply

If you’re a growth-driven, process-focused manufacturing executive ready to elevate operational performance and lead a disciplined, results-oriented organization — we want to speak with you.

Email Resume: [email protected]

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person