Vice President of Operations

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Operations to play a pivotal role in the organization's comprehensive operational and financial transformation. The successful candidate will be the CEO's right-hand, leading day-to-day manufacturing operations, and driving shop-floor performance to achieve sustainable profitability. This leadership position demands a strategic and tactical approach, with a focus on operational efficiency, standardized processes, and a culture of continuous improvement. The VP of Operations will be responsible for setting clear expectations, managing end-to-end manufacturing operations, and ensuring the development and implementation of plans to meet the company's current and future needs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading successful turnarounds in resource-constrained environments, with expertise in custom-order, high-mix manufacturing, and a strong background in engineered-to-order manufacturing, metal fabrication, and assembly operations. Candidates for the VP of Operations role at the company should have a minimum of 15 years of professional management experience, with at least 10 years in senior leadership, and a background that includes 5 years in a custom-order, high-mix manufacturing environment. The role requires a leader with a strong work ethic, a resilient, proactive, and hands-on approach, and a passion for coaching and training teams. The VP will be expected to have strong financial acumen, including a solid understanding of standard cost accounting, P&L management, and budget planning. Education-wise, a Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or management is preferred, with an MBA being beneficial. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic communicator, adept at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, and will have a proven ability to drive sustainable change and foster a culture of accountability and excellence.