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Assistant Vice President, Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President, Manufacturing serves as the key strategic partner and second-in-command to the Vice President of Manufacturing. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence and aligning performance across multiple manufacturing business units within a large-scale industrial environment. The AVP ensures achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and financial objectives while developing organizational capability and supporting long-term business growth.

Organizational Scope

• Serves as the deputy leader for manufacturing operations
• Provides direct leadership and oversight to three General Managers
• Leads a manufacturing organization of more than 1,000 employees
• Drives alignment and collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, finance, human resources, supply chain, and other key functions
• Partners closely with executive leadership to execute business strategy and operational priorities

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Vice President of Manufacturing to develop and execute manufacturing strategies that support business objectives
• Translate strategic initiatives into actionable operational plans across multiple business units
• Ensure alignment of plant and business unit priorities with enterprise goals

Operational Excellence

• Lead performance across General Manager-led operations, ensuring achievement of key operational metrics
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance
• Establish accountability and performance standards throughout the manufacturing organization
• Promote a culture of operational discipline, engagement, and excellence

Financial Management

• Support annual operating plans, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability through cost reduction, efficiency gains, and productivity improvements
• Ensure effective management of manufacturing resources and operational expenditures

Continuous Improvement & Lean Transformation

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
• Lead operational excellence programs that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance customer satisfaction
• Standardize best practices and drive sustainable performance improvements

Capital Projects & Business Growth

• Oversee major capital investment programs and strategic operational initiatives
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Support capacity expansion, modernization, automation, and other growth initiatives

Talent Development

• Build organizational capability through leadership development and succession planning
• Coach and develop General Managers and other senior leaders
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and employee engagement

Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Manufacturing and executive leadership team
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve operational and business objectives
• Represent manufacturing in executive reviews, strategic planning activities, and leadership discussions

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required
• Master's degree or MBA preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale industrial or manufacturing operations
• Experience overseeing multiple facilities, business units, or complex manufacturing organizations
• Proven track record of managing and developing senior leaders, including General Managers
• Strong experience in operational excellence, Lean Manufacturing, financial management, and organizational transformation

Key Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Operational Excellence
• Financial Acumen
• Change Leadership
• Talent Development
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Results Orientation
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

This role is designed for a seasoned manufacturing executive capable of driving enterprise-wide operational performance while serving as a successor-ready leader for future Vice President-level responsibilities.