Vice President of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management

Vice President of Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

Packaging Machines / Assembly Machines / Industrial Machinery

Filamatic seeks a dynamic technically accomplished and operationally skilled VP of Engineering Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management to lead and inspire our engineering and operations teams. This is a high-impact leadership position responsible for ensuring our liquid filling and packaging machinery is designed built and delivered on time within budget and to the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. You will oversee all operational disciplines from order receipt through delivery and field service support ensuring seamless execution continuous improvement and customer delight. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a Build-to-Order / Mass Customization manufacturing environment and has a proven record of applying Lean Six Sigma advanced engineering principles and modern ERP systems to achieve excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead and supervise Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Project Management Machine Shop Supply Chain Final Assembly and Field Service departments.
• Ensure complex industrial machinery and associated spare parts are shipped on time within budget and meeting or exceeding all customer requirements.
• Oversee engineering (ME & EE) manufacturing and supply chain management operations for a manufacturer of industrial machinery.
• Manage R&D programs and innovation projects preferably through Stage-Gate processes to ensure sustainable technological advancement.
• Chair the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure perfect alignment between sales forecasts production planning and delivery commitments.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive operational strategies that balance cost efficiency quality and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure excellence in the internal and customer Factor Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Own execution of gross margin metrics across all product and service offerings to ensure target profitability.
• Lead company safety program working closely with human resources on the execution training and communications associated with safety matters.

Continuous Improvement and Lean Enterprise

• Champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies across all functions ideally as a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Drive the use of Lean Enterprise Systems such as the Danaher Business System to promote process discipline and performance improvement.
• Apply AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools and data analytics to enhance continuous improvement predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Ensure adherence to and advancement of ISO and other quality control systems.

Strategic and Systems Excellence

• Manage and optimize all engineering manufacturing supply chain costing and ERP modules.
• Leverage enterprise systems such as Epicor IFS or SyteLine to drive productivity data accuracy and cost control.
• Implement modern project management tools (Microsoft Project preferred) and methodologies aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards.
• Partner with Finance to ensure operational activities support company profitability and cash flow objectives.
• Oversee capital equipment improvement projects and facilities management.

Leadership and Culture

• Build and motivate a high-performing collaborative organization rooted in customer centricity accountability and teamwork.
• Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching cross-functional exposure and career development programs.
• Promote Filamatics core values of continuous improvement customer centric takes ownership persistent courage to be curious resilient mindset practical excellence and adherence to the golden rule.
• Engage with teams at all levels from the production floor to the executive suite fostering a culture of hands-on leadership and results orientation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering required.
• MBA would be preferred but not required.
• Proven success leading engineering manufacturing and supply chain functions at a manufacturer of industrial or capital machinery.
• Demonstrated experience with Build-to-Order and Mass Customization manufacturing environments.
• Lean Six Sigma certification required; Black Belt preferred.
• Strong experience with Sales and Operations Planning Project Management and ERP system optimization.
• PMI certification and experience using Microsoft Project highly desirable.
• APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification in manufacturing and supply chain management strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Enterprise Systems (Danaher or similar) preferred.
• Experience applying AI tools to improve manufacturing quality or operational efficiency.
• Deep familiarity with ISO quality systems and compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to ship complex industrial machinery on time within budget and to specification.
• Exceptional leadership communication and collaborative management skills with a customer-first mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $160000 $190000 per year

Benefits: 3 weeks of annual vacation 10 paid holidays 401(k) with company contribution parental leave and comprehensive health (3 plan options) dental and vision coverage. Eligibility for insurance and 401(k) begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

About Us

Filamatic a division of National Instrument LLC is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical Biotech Diagnostic and Cannabis Industries. Our success over the last 70 years is attributable to exceeding customer expectations by providing products and services which offer a superior value proposition creating a great working environment for our employees hiring exceptionally qualified staff and driving continuous process improvement.

Our Values represent the lens we use when making decisions that impact the company employees and our customers. Each person we add to our organization should reinforce these values. We seek out individuals who support/embrace these values. Filamatic core values are: Adherence to the Golden Rule Continuous Improvement Customer Centric Takes Ownership Persistence Courage to be Curious Resilient Mindset and Practical Excellence. To learn more about the exciting work of Filamatic please visit our website at check out our capabilities on our YouTube video: opportunities are contingent on successfully completing a background check drug test and physical as applicable based on the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Instrument dba Filamatic is an equal opportunity employer. National Instrument dba Filamatic does not discriminate in employment with regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin citizenship status ancestry age sex or gender(including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service or veteran status disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances.

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