Operations Executive – Multi-Site Manufacturing Leader (Lean)

Pantheon Electric; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Copper is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing across multiple facilities in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The role requires building high‑performing teams, translating strategy into action, and driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

You will partner with the President and Executive Leadership Team to set priorities, manage budgets, and develop leaders who can operate at the executive table and on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Management, Operations, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive industry‑related leadership experience, including at least three years in upper management.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing operations and building high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute operational strategy while delivering measurable business results.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, cost structures, operational plans, and performance metrics.
• Proven ability to establish clear expectations, drive accountability, and influence leaders and teams across all levels of an organization.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability and willingness to maintain a regular presence within manufacturing operations and travel between company locations as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Establish, communicate, and execute the strategic direction of operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Lead performance across critical operational measures, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Provide executive leadership for Manufacturing, Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental functions.
• Build organizational capability through effective staffing, talent development, training, employee engagement, and leadership development.
• Partner with the President and Executive Leadership Team to establish business priorities and translate organizational goals into actionable operating plans.
• Foster a high‑performance culture centered on safety, accountability, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence methodologies.
• Ensure operational decisions, projects, staffing strategies, and investments align with the organization’s vision, business plan, cost structure, and annual budget.
• Establish and manage operating budgets while maintaining strong oversight of costs, staffing requirements, and overall operational performance.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sales, and other functions to remove barriers, improve execution, and support current and future customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Establish consistent operational policies, practices, standards, performance expectations, and accountability across facilities.
• Review operational performance and provide the President and Executive Leadership Team with clear insight into results, risks, priorities, and opportunities.
• Maintain a visible presence within manufacturing operations, engaging directly with plant leaders, supervisors, and employees to understand challenges, solve problems, and improve performance.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, manufacturing practices, and operational trends that can strengthen safety, quality, productivity, and overall business performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Hussey Copper is seeking a Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing across multiple facilities in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The role requires building high‑performing teams, translating strategy into action, and driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

You will partner with the President and Executive Leadership Team to set priorities, manage budgets, and develop leaders who can operate at the executive table and on the shop floor.