Head of Manufacturing Services & Operational Excellence

LP Building Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) program

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

Job summary

LP Building Solutions, based in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing Services to provide executive leadership across procurement, EHS, and quality assurance. This role involves setting the strategic direction and ensuring operational excellence, while fostering a strong safety culture and compliance.

Candidates should have 15+ years of progressive leadership experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health and welfare programs and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi-site organizations.
• Strong track record of driving operational performance, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision, strategy, and priorities for Manufacturing Services.
• Drive enterprise performance metrics and management systems.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Operational Performance

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions) is a leading provider of high-performance building solutions that meet the demands of builders, remodelers, and homeowners worldwide. We manufacture engineered wood building products that include an extensive offering of innovative and dependable building materials and accessories. LP’s values-driven culture creates an environment where talented and hardworking people thrive in an ethical, inclusive, challenging, and rewarding place to work. Since our founding in 1972, we’ve developed careers and provided advancement opportunities in the building products industry. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates more than 20 facilities across North and South America. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.

Job Purpose

Provide executive leadership for LP's Manufacturing Services organization, setting the strategy, governance, and performance expectations across procurement, environmental, health & safety (EHS), and quality assurance.

This role ensures strong alignment between service functions and plant operations to enable safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing execution. The Vice President partners closely with Operations leadership and enterprise stakeholders to drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the business.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For

Strategic Leadership & Functional Excellence

• Set the vision, strategy, and priorities for Manufacturing Services (Procurement, EHS, Quality Assurance) aligned to enterprise and operational goals
• Establish governance, standards, and performance expectations across all service functions
• Translate business strategy into clear, actionable plans and ensure consistent execution across sites
  
  

Operational Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive enterprise performance metrics, management systems, and review processes to improve safety, quality, and business outcomes
• Lead cross-functional process improvement and standardization initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Leverage data, analytics, and market insights to optimize cost, performance, and decision-making
  
  

Risk Management, Safety & Compliance

• Lead environmental, health, and safety performance, reinforcing a strong safety culture across the organization
• Ensure effective risk management and regulatory compliance across procurement, quality, and EHS
• Maintain accountability for audit readiness, internal standards, and external regulatory requirements
  
  

Procurement & Supply Chain Capability

• Advance sourcing strategies and supplier management to drive value, resilience, and cost competitiveness
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and external partners
• Oversee procurement governance and alignment with operational and enterprise needs
  
  

Leadership & Operations Partnership

• Lead, develop, and align a high-performing Manufacturing Services organization to support business objectives
• Partner closely with Operations leadership to enable safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance
• Collaborate across functions to ensure service delivery is fully integrated with site priorities
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching
  
  

Financial Management

• Accountable for operating and capital budgets across Manufacturing Services
• Balance cost discipline with performance, safety, and compliance priorities
  
  

What do I need to be successful?

Experience

• Progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or related service functions (EHS, quality, procurement)
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise or multi-site organizations
• Strong track record of driving operational performance, safety, and continuous improvement
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and operating in a matrixed environment
• Ability to translate strategy into execution across diverse teams and geographies
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
• Skill in budget development and management
  
  

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations, including responsibility for large-scale operations, strategic planning, and execution required
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Business or related field required
• Advanced degree preferred
  
  

Work Environment

• Office Environment
• Extended work hours
• Extensive travel to various locations required
  
  

LP offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including health and welfare benefits, 401(k) program, career mobility, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, profit sharing and more.