VP of Operations

Position Overview The VP of Operations will be responsible for leading day‑to‑day manufacturing and operational activities across the business. This person will oversee multiple functional areas including production, engineering, supply chain, quality, inventory, logistics, scheduling, and warehouse operations across two buildings operating as one site. This is a highly visible and hands‑on leadership role reporting directly to the President/CEO. The company is seeking a practical operational leader capable of balancing strategic planning with day‑to‑day execution while helping build scalable operational infrastructure. The organization has experienced significant growth, and operational infrastructure has not kept pace with demand. Leadership is seeking someone who can bring structure, accountability, process discipline, and operational leadership to support the next phase of growth. Key Responsibilities Own overall plant and operational performance across the organization Drive throughput, labor utilization, and operational efficiency improvements Ensure on‑time delivery and production execution Reduce cost per part and improve operational margins Align supply chain, production, and inventory management functions Own quality performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives Lead and develop operational leadership teams Establish accountability, structure, and operational discipline across departments Develop and monitor operational KPIs and reporting metrics Partner closely with ownership on operational strategy and long‑term planning Support infrastructure development to keep pace with company growth Maintain strong visibility on the production floor and throughout day‑to‑day operations Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and customer service teams Drive process improvements related to workflow, labor management, production flow, and operational efficiency Ensure safety standards and operational compliance are consistently maintained Organizational Structure This role will directly oversee operational leadership across multiple functional areas including Plant Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality. The VP of Operations will inherit an existing operational structure that includes approximately 13 indirect reports underneath department leadership. The company currently has an internal operations leader in place, but leadership believes the organization requires a more experienced operational executive capable of leading the business through its next stage of growth. Ideal Candidate Profile 5-10+ years of manufacturing operations leadership experience at the VP of Operations, Director of Operations, Plant Director, or similar leadership level Strong manufacturing operations background within plastics manufacturing or similarly nuanced manufacturing environments preferred Experience within rotational molding, blow molding, vacuum forming, or related plastics manufacturing processes strongly preferred Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work effectively in a family‑owned business environment Strong operational discipline and process orientation Proven ability to improve throughput, efficiency, quality, and operational structure Strong communication, accountability, and leadership skills Highly organized with strong time management and problem‑solving capabilities Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational execution Comfortable leading in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment experiencing growth and scaling challenges Stable career history with demonstrated leadership progression #J-18808-Ljbffr HireMinds