Interim COO / VP Ops — On-Site Manufacturing Leader

Value Driven Solutions, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 351,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Driven Solutions, Inc. seeks an on-site operating leader for a 6–12 month contract to run the plant network while the permanent search runs. You’ll own one or more sites, drive performance, and manage day-to-day operations against an sponsor-approved plan.

The role emphasizes plant consolidation, layout redesign to lift throughput, and stabilizing the leadership team. Expect travel M–F across CONUS and a fast-paced, hands-on leadership environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing operations, including 5+ years in a plant manager, VP Ops, or COO role.
• Direct experience carrying a P&L in a private-equity-owned or leveraged environment.
• At least one completed plant consolidation, relocation, or major footprint change.
• Fluency in lean operating systems with tiered daily management.
• Willingness to be on site five days a week.
• Strong plus: interim work; multi-site network; nearshoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Full P&L and operational accountability across one or more manufacturing sites.
• Safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance against a sponsor-approved operating plan.
• Plant consolidation or footprint change: sequencing, equipment moves, customer qualification, downtime management.
• Layout and flow redesign to lift throughput without capital where possible.
• Offshore-to-nearshore transitions, including supplier qualification and dual-running periods.
• Stabilizing and developing the existing leadership team — you will likely be assessing your own successor.
• Weekly reporting cadence to the CEO, board, and sponsor operating partner.

Skills

P&L ownership

Plant ops leadership

Multi-site experience

Lean manufacturing

On-site leadership

Job description

Value Driven Solutions, Inc. seeks an on-site operating leader for a 6–12 month contract to run the plant network while the permanent search runs. You’ll own one or more sites, drive performance, and manage day-to-day operations against an sponsor-approved plan.

The role emphasizes plant consolidation, layout redesign to lift throughput, and stabilizing the leadership team. Expect travel M–F across CONUS and a fast-paced, hands-on leadership environment.