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Position: Vice President of Manufacturing
Salary: $210,000 – $240,000 + Bonus and Equity options
Location: Midwest (RELOCATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE)
Please send resumes to michellerene0616@gmail.com

A leading global Distributor and Manufacturer of Industrial Products, with a rich history of providing
high-quality industrial products and solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. With a
strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, they have established
themselves as a trusted partner in the industrial sector.
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced manufacturing leader with Cold Heading manufacturing
experience and a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives and achieving results. This role
reports directly to the CEO.
This position will have full responsibility for this operation. You will think strategically, act and
execute in order to deliver on company goals and objectives. You will be a Lean subject matter
expert who develops and executes action plans and coaches staff and other leaders to drive
exceptional financial performance. The Vice President, Manufacturing will be responsible for
transforming the plant into a lean thinking, problem solving, process-focused facility where
continuous improvement is embedded in the day to day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive manufacturing strategy that
  aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Lead all manufacturing operations, ensuring the highest standards
  of safety, quality, and efficiency are maintained.
• Team Management: Build and mentor a high-performing manufacturing team, fostering a
  culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Cost Management: Oversee budgeting and cost control measures to optimize
  manufacturing expenses while maintaining product quality.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Collaborate with supply chain teams to streamline processes
  and maximize inventory efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control and assurance
  programs to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Innovation and Technology: Identify and adopt advanced manufacturing technologies to
  improve processes and drive innovation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations, safety
  standards, and environmental requirements.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or any other
  relevant degree.
• Master’s or MBA highly desirable but not required.
• Proven experience with successful plant turnover and improvement.
• At least 5 years of experience leading a cold heading manufacturing operation and
  management (in its entirety).
• Experience leading organization-wide transformation.
• Proven experience developing high performing teams that objectively contributed to
  achieving bottom line company results.
• A work style that is self-managed, rigorous, and keenly organized.
• A strong strategic and business mindset; commercial acumen is key in addition to
  technical strengths.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Able to analyze data from both internal and external sources to make decisions.