Assistant Vice President

ResourceTek, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ResourceTek, LLC is partnering with a global metals manufacturer to recruit an Assistant Vice President – Manufacturing for operations in the Reading, PA area. This executive will serve as the second-in-command to the VP of Manufacturing, shaping strategy and leading manufacturing across multiple business units.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, safety and quality, Lean transformation, and financial stewardship.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in large-scale industrial environments.
• Proven leadership of multi-unit or complex operations.
• Experience managing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing strategy in partnership with VP Manufacturing.
• Lead performance across GM-led business units.
• Ability to supervise multiple General Managers in various business units.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost management.
• Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee capital projects and operational initiatives.
• Develop leadership bench strength and succession plans.
• Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean transformation

Education

BA/BS degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

In partnership with our client, a global leader in metals manufacturing, we are seeking an Assistant Vice President – Manufacturing for their Reading, PA area operations. This executive leadership role will serve as the second-in-command to the Vice President of Manufacturing, acting as a strategic partner in leading manufacturing operations across multiple business units.

The Assistant Vice President will be responsible for driving operational excellence and integrated performance across the organization while ensuring alignment in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and financial objectives within a large-scale industrial manufacturing environment. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute operational strategies, optimize performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This is a direct-hire opportunity with our client.

Principal Purpose of Position:

Organizational Scope

• Second-in-command for manufacturing operations
• Direct oversight of three General Managers
• Leadership across 1,000+ employee manufacturing organization
• Cross-functional integration with finance, HR, engineering, and operations

Key Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing strategy in partnership with VP Manufacturing
• Lead performance across GM-led business units
• Ability to supervise multiple General Managers in various business units
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost management
• Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement
• Oversee capital projects and operational initiatives
• Develop leadership bench strength and succession plans
• Partner with executive leadership and stakeholders

Education and/or Training:

• BA/BS degree is required, advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years manufacturing leadership experience
• Experience in large-scale industrial environments
• Proven leadership of multi-unit or complex operations
• Experience managing senior leaders

Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.