Scale-Up Operations Leader, Advanced Manufacturing

FPC Franchise; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

FPC Franchise is seeking a Head of Operations to lead the scale-up from a pilot to a multi-site production network in Andover, MA. The role reports to the CEO and will oversee factory operations, supply chain, quality, and continuous improvement.

Relocation is available for an executive with a proven track record in fast-growing, automated manufacturing environments and strong Lean and financial leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of operations leadership in advanced manufacturing.
• Experience launching or scaling large manufacturing facilities.
• Proven success building operations teams during rapid growth.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing plant leadership and large hourly workforces.
• Strong financial acumen with ownership of operational metrics and factory performance.
• Comfortable working in highly automated, technology-enabled manufacturing environments.
• Executive-level communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from pilot facility to a 100,000 sq. ft. production site to support scale.
• Own factory performance including P&L, throughput, labor efficiency, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Develop the operational playbook, SOPs, and management systems for multi-site expansion.
• Build and lead plant leadership teams through rapid workforce growth.
• Establish Lean operating rhythms: S&OP, KPI dashboards, visual management, continuous improvement.
• Implement scalable quality systems, CAPA, and safety programs.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, inventory, logistics, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with engineering and software teams to optimize MES and OT.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Executive communication

Quality and safety focus

Financial acumen

Tools

MES

Job description

FPC Franchise is seeking a Head of Operations to lead the scale-up from a pilot to a multi-site production network in Andover, MA. The role reports to the CEO and will oversee factory operations, supply chain, quality, and continuous improvement.

Relocation is available for an executive with a proven track record in fast-growing, automated manufacturing environments and strong Lean and financial leadership capabilities.