Vice President, Operations
Core
Lead operational performance across nine manufacturing sites for custom vehicle modification, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery on time and at competitive cost.
Role type
Senior IC Vice President of Operations (multi-site manufacturing)
Builds
Modified commercial vehicles for truck manufacturers, dealers, and fleet/vocational users
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Heavy equipment / Custom vehicle production
Required skills
multi-site manufacturing leadership, low-volume high-mix production, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, supply chain management, quality systems, safety compliance, financial acumen, ERP/automation evaluation, executive leadership
Preferred skills
MBA, automotive or heavy equipment industry experience, change management
Technologies
ERP systems, manufacturing automation, visual management tools
Responsibilities
Set and execute enterprise operating strategy across nine sites; lead capacity planning, scheduling, and labor deployment; develop sourcing strategies and optimize inventory/logistics; evolve operating systems using Kaizen and continuous improvement; champion quality culture and manage warranty feedback loops; establish safety culture and compliance; lead, mentor, and develop the operations organization; own operating budgets, forecasts, and KPIs; evaluate manufacturing technology and automation solutions.
Seniority
Executive (VP level), hands-on leader