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PSG

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Detroit, MI

The VP of Operations will lead manufacturing functions across multi-site plant facilities, ensuring excellence in manufacturing, quality, operations, inventory management, and EHS. RESPONSIBILITIES:

ServiceNow

VP, Manufacturing Industry GTM

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$263K - $447K/yr

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands ...

PSG

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS

Detroit, MI · On-site

The VP of Operations will lead manufacturing functions across multi-site plant facilities, ensuring excellence in manufacturing, quality, operations, inventory management, and EHS. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Rubbercraft

VP, Operations

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$185K - $240K/yr

Rubbercraft (RCC) is seeking a VP of Operations with strong aerospace manufacturing experience, ideally in a high-mix, low- to mid-volume build-to-spec and build-to-print environment focused on ...

Twist BioScience

VP, MES

South San Francisco, CA

VP, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (Hybrid in South San Francisco) We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to lead the strategic development ...

ServiceNow

VP, Manufacturing Industry GTM

Santa Clara, CA · On-site +1

$263K - $447K/yr

Company Description It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today - ServiceNow stands ...

Allen Control Systems

Director / VP of FP&A

Austin, TX · Remote

... , VP Manufacturing, and VP Government Contracts to ensure the forward model is grounded in operational reality. • Develop the financial reporting and decision-support cadence that keeps the ...

Light Manufacturing and Distribution Company

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VP Operations

El Monte, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Vice President of Operations Locations: El Monte Area, CA & South Carolina Compensation: $175,000 ... Implement and sustain Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices * Build, develop, and ...

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How much do vice president manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president manufacturing in the United States is $185,482.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $154,500.00 and $197,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vice President of Manufacturing, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vice President of Manufacturing, you need extensive experience in production management, process optimization, and a strong educational background in engineering or business. Familiarity with ERP systems, lean manufacturing methodologies, and relevant industry certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP is highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills set top performers apart by enabling them to manage large teams and drive organizational change. These capabilities are crucial for ensuring operational efficiency, maintaining product quality, and achieving business growth in a competitive market.

What are the main challenges a Vice President of Manufacturing typically faces when leading large-scale production operations?

A Vice President of Manufacturing often navigates challenges such as optimizing production efficiency, managing supply chain disruptions, and ensuring consistent product quality across multiple facilities. Balancing cost control with innovation, meeting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives are also key aspects. Success in this role requires strong leadership to foster cross-functional collaboration, especially with engineering, quality assurance, and procurement teams, while adapting quickly to changes in market demand or technology.

What does a Vice President of Manufacturing do?

A Vice President of Manufacturing oversees the production operations within a company, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and meet quality standards. They are responsible for developing strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and maintain compliance with regulations. This role involves managing teams, coordinating with other departments, and implementing new technologies or processes to enhance manufacturing performance. The Vice President of Manufacturing also plays a key role in budgeting, planning, and scaling operations to meet organizational goals.

What is the difference between Vice President Manufacturing vs Director of Manufacturing?

AspectVice President ManufacturingDirector of Manufacturing
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, executive leadership, overall manufacturing operationsOversees daily production, manages teams, implements policies
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Business; extensive experienceBachelor's in Engineering or related field; significant manufacturing experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive office, corporate strategy meetingsManufacturing plants, production floors
Industry UsageCommon in large corporations, executive levelFound in mid to large manufacturing companies

The Vice President Manufacturing focuses on strategic leadership and overall company direction, while the Director of Manufacturing handles daily operations and team management. Both roles require relevant engineering or business credentials, but the VP is more involved in high-level planning, whereas the Director manages on-the-ground production activities.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $185,482 per year, or $89.2 per hour.
Vice President Electronics Manufacturing

Vice President Electronics Manufacturing

Acuity Brands

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$173.40K - $223.50K/yr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Acuity Brands rating

4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 137 rated electronics manufacturers

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

Work location:

  • This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes 25-50% travel as part of the responsibilities.
Job Summary

The VP of Electronics Manufacturing is responsible for collaborating on, defining, and executing the global electronics manufacturing strategy for the company's lighting and lighting controls portfolio. This role ensures alignment with business strategy, process standardization, modular designs, make vs buy strategies, cost targets, quality standards, regulatory compliance, tariffs and geopolitical challenges, innovation roadmaps, automation, and a manufacturing footprint strategy that will provide operational resiliency in a cost-effective manner.

The VP of Electronics Manufacturing requires a leader with deep, hands-on experience in SMT manufacturing environments, including ownership of SMT production lines, process engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives. The VP will ensure high-performance, scalable, and cost-effective electronics manufacturing across global operations, while driving best-in-class quality, yield, and throughput.

He/she will lead a team of professionals managing Strategy, NPI, Manufacturing Operations, and Manufacturing Engineering.

Partners closely with the Electronics Product and Engineering, Manufacturing Network Design, Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and market-leading lighting solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategy: Define and own the global electronics manufacturing strategy aligned with the company's product, technology, and sustainability roadmap.  Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Sourcing and other partners to ensure an end-to-end cohesive strategy across electronics architecture and platforms.
  • Business Excellence: Standardize and harmonize engineering best practices, validation protocols, system architectures, design for excellence, thermal management, modular design, and governance across all electronics development, while integrating emerging technologies.
  • Quality, Compliance and Reliability: Create quality as a differentiator across the electronics footprint.  Ensures compliance with global standards and regulations, and owns electronics reliability targets, field performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Product Development: Collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams for new product introduction architecture and platforms, and drive velocity throughout the process (NPI) from concept to production ramp. Participates in the definition of Make vs Buy decisions, as well as supplier selection and qualification.
  • Financial & Business Impact: Owns/manages electronics manufacturing cost structure, productivity roadmaps, budget, CapEx planning and ROI for electronics investments aligned with the Electronics Business Strategy.
  • Leadership: Lead and develop global teams across electronics engineering, validation, industrialization, make vs buy strategy, supplier engineering and drive a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and accountability.
Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Power Engineering
  • Minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience
  • Extensive Electronics Manufacturing expertise
  • Experience in Supply Chain and Cost leadership in Electronics
  • Experience in utilizing software for late-stage customization within manufacturing
  • Cross-functional and Executive Influence
  • Strategic leadership and transformation
  • Operational excellence and execution (Quality, Service, and Productivity)
  • Outcome-driven mindset and customer focus
  • Manage change: Drive effective change management and evolve from where we are today
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Preferred Experience

  • Master's Degree 
  • Strategic and operational experience within Manufacturing or Supply Chain
Travel Requirements: 25 - 50%

    We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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    Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition. 

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    Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. 

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