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Vice President of Operations

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead and oversee all operational functions for the Detroit Division of an intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology company, ensuring successful execution of complex automation projects from design through customer deployment.

Role type

Vice President of Operations (Executive)

Builds

Custom automation projects for leading global manufacturers

Domain

Manufacturing / Automation / Industrial Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure (automation systems)

Required skills

Strategic leadership, manufacturing operations management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality management systems (ISO), ERP/MES systems, financial acumen, organizational development, cross-functional partnership

Preferred skills

MBA, automation industry experience, automotive industry experience (OEM/Tier 1), change management, data analytics

Technologies

ERP systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analytics platforms

Responsibilities

Develop and execute manufacturing and operational strategies, oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and production planning, implement continuous improvement initiatives, build and lead high-performing operations teams, partner with Sales, Finance, and Engineering leaders, ensure compliance with safety and quality regulations

Seniority

Executive, division-level leadership

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