Vice President of Operations

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you’re creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist—whatever drives you. At ProMach, you’ll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. HMC Products, a division of ProMach, is focused on producing world‑class packaging equipment for a global customer base. We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations excited to lead our organization through the next phase of growth. The Vice President of Operations will be responsible for providing direction and daily oversight of cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality packaging equipment on time and within budget, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence, and safety. In this high‑impact role, you’ll drive operational excellence to ensure achievement of business goals and customer expectations. Are you passionate about this work? Increase the profitability, productivity, and efficiency of HMC operations through excellent execution, staffing, and performance management to achieve continuous growth year after year. Create and lead a culture of continuous improvement by introducing process improvements and KPIs to monitor progress and success. Work closely with the VP/GM on manufacturing and engineering plans, goals and project innovations to ensure a competitive market position and product profitability. Collaborate with colleagues across ProMach and ensure best practices are shared and implemented. Interface directly with customers and vendors as needed to support business. Provide leadership, communication, and coaching to team members. Develop and communicate individual growth paths for team members. Promote and instill a strong quality culture to exceed customer expectations. Communicate with leadership and team members to ensure alignment to schedules and agreed upon company objectives. Utilize Lean tools to provide a visual workflow, including a visible working schedule and celebrations of successful continuous improvements. Work with the leadership team and employees to ensure a culture of “safety first” and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws. Drive accountability, performance management, and team development. Serve as a senior advisor to internal departments and a point of escalation for key issues. If this sounds like you, we want to connect! Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or applicable discipline required, Master’s degree preferred. 8-10 years’ manufacturing/operations experience, with proven success in a related leadership position in an automation manufacturing environment; knowledge and experience in Packaging Machinery preferred. Proven track record of strong managerial expertise involving manufacturing‑based problem solving, personnel management, and employee morale development. Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both written and oral) to ensure successful interactions within all levels of the ProMach organization. Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding goals, change management, and maintaining composure under pressure. Experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean process with a demonstrated ability to reduce cost and improve efficiency. Strong knowledge of financial metrics including revenue recognition principles, product costs and margins, and labor absorption. Results‑oriented, self‑motivated, with the demonstrated ability to lead, coach and inspire others. Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. What’s in it for you? There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. The education and experience you bring to a role with us matter. Placement within our salary range is determined based upon years of directly relatable experience for your position. These components, along with local and national compensation survey data, contribute to deciding a candidate’s potential starting rate of pay. Total compensation includes your pay, potential short‑term incentive opportunities, comprehensive medical/dental/vision programs, as well as life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off programs, a retirement savings plan with a company match, and a wellness program. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment! Base Salary Range: $150,000–$175,000; Potential Bonus Opportunity: $35,000 – 40,000 Please note that the pay ranges listed on external job boards, outside our posting details, do not accurately reflect our internal compensation ranges. ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Federal Mfg