Assistant Vice President

ResourceTek, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Vice President – Manufacturing position in Reading, PA, will serve as the second-in-command to the VP of Manufacturing, guiding a 1,000+ person industrial operation. This executive role emphasizes strategic execution, safety, quality, and Lean initiatives across multiple business units.

Partner with senior leadership to optimize performance, oversee capital projects, and develop leadership depth for sustained growth within a large-scale metals manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-unit or complex operations.
• Proven track record supervising senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Execute manufacturing strategy in partnership with VP Manufacturing.
• Provide second-in-command leadership for 1,000+ employee organization.
• Oversee three General Managers and multi-unit operations.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Lead Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and cost management.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on growth and capital projects.
• Develop leadership bench strength and succession plans.
• Align operations with cross-functional partners (finance, HR, engineering).

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operational excellence

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Financial planning

Executive communication

Multi-unit oversight

Education

BA/BS required

Advanced degree preferred (MBA)

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.