VP of Manufacturing Operations

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is looking for a VP of Manufacturing/Operations to join our interim executive bench with this engagement deploying on-site at our PE-backed middle-market manufacturing client in the Location region. The VP of Manufacturing/Operations will own multi-site performance deploy the Value-Driven Approach across the enterprise and drive measurable improvements in safety quality delivery cost and EBITDA typically within the first two quarters of the engagement.

The ideal candidate will enjoy solving complex operational challenges and have the ability to assess multi-site performance weigh strategic options and deliver the best possible value-creation outcome for the client and PE sponsor. The ideal candidate will apply their command of Lean Six Sigma and Toyota Production System principles and communicate effectively with shop-floor teams executives and boards.

Responsibilities:

• Operations leadership Own end-to-end manufacturing P&L across one or more sites including budget capital plan headcount and operating KPIs. Lead the senior operations team Plant Managers Engineering Supply Chain EHS Quality and build a bench of next-level leaders.
• OpEx deployment Deploy Lean Six Sigma and Everything OpEx methodologies to compress cost shorten lead time and expand margin. Stand up daily weekly and monthly operating cadences that make performance gaps visible and force rapid countermeasures.
• Strategic execution Drive footprint capacity and capital decisions; present recommendations to the executive team and board. Partner with the CFO to translate operational improvements into reported earnings and working capital reduction.

Requirements:

• 20 years of progressive manufacturing leadership with 5 years as a VP or higher in a multi-site environment
• Documented track record of delivering double-digit EBITDA improvement in a middle-market or PE-backed setting
• Deep fluency in Lean Manufacturing Toyota Production System and Six Sigma; certifications a plus
• Experience leading through transformations turnarounds or post-acquisition integrations
• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations or related discipline; advanced degree (MBA MS) preferred
• Prior interim or fractional executive experience preferred
• Industry depth in two or more of: aerospace automotive consumer goods food industrial or medical device

About Value Driven Solutions

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is a management consulting firm dedicated to Operational Excellence for middle-market and private equity-backed manufacturers. Senior executives and PE investors worldwide rely on VDS to enhance enterprise value expand margins improve capital efficiency reduce working capital optimize supply chains and prepare companies for sale. Our network of 10000 Interim Executives and Experts is fully vetted with an average of 2030 years of experience the top 1% of operating talent globally.

Our experts enjoy a work culture that promotes hands-on impact executive-level autonomy and meaningful results. VDS engagement benefits include competitive contract rates commensurate with experience and seniority structured engagement support through a dedicated VDS Engagement Partner proven methodology and toolkits including the Value-Driven Approach and Everything OpEx frameworks and continued business development between engagements.

Experts can also take advantage of access to our 360 Client Alignment process deployment within days of engagement start exposure to diverse industries (aerospace food consumer goods industrial products medical device semiconductor and battery manufacturing) and a structured Contract-to-Hire path that lets both Expert and client validate fit before conversion. All positions are Contract-to-Hire engagements; VDS facilitates the transition to permanent employment if and when the client and Expert elect to convert.

Value Driven Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer.