VP of Operations
$185k - $200kThe Kostelic Agency
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: VP of Operations
Location: Shortsville, NY (80%+ on-site)
Compensation: $185,000–$200,000 base + equity
The Kostelic Agency has been engaged on a search for a VP of Operations to join a venture-backed industrial technology company at a pivotal stage of growth.
With $50M+ in funding and strong early traction, the business is scaling manufacturing, expanding its customer base, and building the operational infrastructure to support national expansion.
This is not a maintenance role — this is a true builder opportunity.
What You’ll Be Responsible For:
- Scale manufacturing output from ~5–6K units/month (single shift) to 50K+ across multiple shifts and future production lines
- Lead and develop on-site operations (currently ~7 employees, with planned growth)
- Oversee end-to-end operations including manufacturing, refurbishment/servicing, and logistics coordination
- Drive process improvements across throughput, quality, and labor efficiency
- Establish KPIs, structure, and scalable processes in a lean environment
- Partner directly with the CEO on growth strategy, expansion planning, and execution
- Support future multi-region expansion (Northeast → Southeast → West Coast)
What This Role Actually Looks Like:
- Solving real-time operational challenges across manufacturing and logistics
- Working closely with shop leadership to improve output and efficiency
- Building systems and structure where little currently exists
- Contributing to broader company strategy and operational innovation
Ideal Background:
- Proven experience scaling manufacturing or production in a high-growth environment
- Background in industrial, hardware, supply chain, or similar physical product environments
- Track record of improving throughput, efficiency, and operational performance
- Experience leading teams and building processes from the ground up
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a high level of ownership
What Will Set You Apart:
- Exposure to IoT, automation, or data-driven operations
- Experience in venture-backed or startup environments
- Experience with polyurea coating or similar chemical-based manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with multi-site expansion and scaling production across locations
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge ideas constructively
Additional Details:
- 80%+ on-site presence required (Shortsville, NY area)
- Lean, entrepreneurial team (~15 employees globally)
- Limited travel initially; expected to increase with expansion
- Flexible PTO environment
- Equity participation tied to performance
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