Senior Vice President, Manufacturing

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Manufacturing is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the company’s worldwide manufacturing plants. The SVP will partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Finance, IT, Warehouse and Commercial leadership to align operations with business strategy, growth objectives, and sustainability goals.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $340,000K-$425,000K . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute manufacturing and site operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long‑term growth plans.
• Lead footprint optimization, including capacity planning, site selection, expansion, consolidation, and automation initiatives.
• Establish standardized operating models, governance, and performance management across regions while respecting local requirements.

Manufacturing Operations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence
• methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage end to end manufacturing operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and output
• Champion innovation in manufacturing processes, equipment, and digital technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0).

Financial & Performance Management

• Oversight on capital expenditures, and cost management initiatives.
• Establish and track KPIs related to productivity, quality, service, safety, and cost.
• Deliver productivity gains and margin improvements through operational excellence and strategic investments.

People & Culture

• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing operations leadership team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and workforce capability building across all regions.
• Strengthen operational resilience through risk assessments, business continuity planning, and
• supply chain contingency strategies.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and system reliability for operational technologies.
• Lead crisis management and recovery efforts related to manufacturing or warehouse disruptions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to enterprise‑wide strategy and decision‑making.
• Partner with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership, board members, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operation
• Proven track record of leading large, complex, multi‑site operations across multiple regions.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing systems, warehouse operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement, and operational KPIs.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L responsibility and capital planning.
• Experience leading large‑scale transformation initiatives, including automation and digitalization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.