Vice President & General Manager, Greenfield Manufacturing (High-Mix Fabrication)

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBuild it. Lead it. Own it. Picture your Monday in Temple, Texas: You step onto 40,000 square feet of open floor that you’re transforming into a modern, high-performing plant. By mid-morning, you’re shoulder-to-shoulder with the team, working through production and capacity questions. That afternoon, you’re with the President, mapping capital plans, performance targets, strategy, and growth. This isn’t about inheriting someone else’s decisions—it’s about making the right ones from day one.What You’ll Build Design and launch a 40,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility from the ground upRecruit, develop, and lead a team of 50+ employees across salaried and hourly rolesShape equipment selection, automation, layout, workflow, and capital investmentsCreate the operating system: KPIs, accountability, and a continuous-improvement cultureOwn plant-level financial performance and operating resultsScale within an organization backed by strong customer demand, executive sponsorship, and significant growthWho You Are A builder who moves fluidly from the shop floor to the boardroom. You thrive on turning blank space into capability, and capability into results.15+ years of progressive manufacturing/operations leadershipHands-on experience building, launching, relocating, or materially expanding a manufacturing operationDepth in one or more: sheet metal fabrication, metal fabrication, welding, industrial equipment, HVAC/ductwork, process equipment, engineered productsProven success hiring and developing both salaried and hourly teamsWorking command of lean manufacturing, production planning, quality systems, constraint management, and continuous improvementLeadership style marked by high standards, low ego, and genuine respect for peopleWhy This Moment True greenfield opportunities are rare. If you’ve ever thought, “If I could build the operation myself, I’d do it differently,” this is your chance to prove it.Location & Business Context Temple, TexasHigh-mix custom manufacturingMeaningful long-term growth trajectoryCompensation & Benefits Competitive executive compensation with performance-based incentive opportunity and comprehensive benefits.Proficiencies Leadership / People ManagementIndustrial and Manufacturing EngineeringContinuous ImprovementManufacturing Instruction (MI)Supervisory ExperienceGlass FabricationCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceOperational Risk ManagementWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementMetal Casting ExperienceReady to Build? Bring your blueprint for a world-class operation—and the drive to make it real.