Vice President Operations

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Vice President of Operations

A well-established and growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead plant operations and drive long-term manufacturing strategy. This high-impact role is responsible for building a lean transformation culture, managing operational P&L performance, and delivering operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency.

With multiple production facilities and continued investment in advanced technology and sustainable practices, this organization provides innovative, high-quality solutions to a diverse customer base. The company values collaboration, respect, and a strong commitment to customer success.

• Lead plant operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and process improvement
• Manage KPIs across production, logistics, purchasing, cost, and labor productivity
• Develop and execute strategies for manufacturing optimization, continuous improvement, and capital utilization
• Drive a lean culture using tools such as 5S + Safety, Kaizen events, TPM, VSM, and leader standard work
• Mentor and empower high-performing teams, fostering accountability, engagement, and operational excellence
• Oversee operational P&L, budgets, and capital projects, ensuring alignment with company strategy
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Industrial Engineering degree preferred
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership
• Proven success leading operations with full P&L responsibility
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement
• Experience in high-speed, process-driven manufacturing environments with strong quality, safety, and continuous improvement disciplines preferred (e.g., food & beverage, plastics, paper converting, packaging, automotive, or other commercial manufacturing).
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and lead change through hands‑on, transparent leadership
• Strong communication and project management skills, with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• A leadership style that motivates, engages, and drives results with integrity
• Relocation assistance is available to support qualified candidates who are interested in relocating to the Richmond, Virginia area.

You’ll join a collaborative, growth-focused environment that values innovation, operational excellence, and leadership that drives results. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a company committed to long-term success and continuous improvement.