Senior Vice President, Manufacturing

Hyve Solutions; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 340,000 - 425,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyve Solutions is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Manufacturing to lead global plant operations, drive strategic manufacturing initiatives, and align with supply chain, quality, R&D, and finance to meet growth and sustainability goals. The role requires 15+ years of multi-site leadership, expertise in Lean, Industry 4.0, capital planning, and strong change management.

You will shape operating models, governance, and KPI programs while building resilient teams and partnerships across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing across multiple sites.
• Strong expertise in Lean/Continuous Improvement and operational KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-site manufacturing strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead capacity planning, site selection, expansion, and automation initiatives.
• Oversee capital expenditures, cost controls, and KPI tracking.
• Lead executive leadership team and drive talent development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Lean manufacturing

P&L management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Manufacturing is responsible for the strategic leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement of the company’s worldwide manufacturing plants. The SVP will partner closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, R&D, Finance, IT, Warehouse and Commercial leadership to align operations with business strategy, growth objectives, and sustainability goals.

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $340,000K-$425,000K. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute manufacturing and site operations strategy aligned with corporate objectives and long‑term growth plans.
• Lead footprint optimization, including capacity planning, site selection, expansion, consolidation, and automation initiatives.
• Establish standardized operating models, governance, and performance management across regions while respecting local requirements.

Manufacturing Operations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence
• methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Manage end to end manufacturing operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and output
• Champion innovation in manufacturing processes, equipment, and digital technologies (e.g., Industry 4.0).

Financial & Performance Management

• Oversight on capital expenditures, and cost management initiatives.
• Establish and track KPIs related to productivity, quality, service, safety, and cost.
• Deliver productivity gains and margin improvements through operational excellence and strategic investments.

People & Culture

• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing operations leadership team.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and workforce capability building across all regions.
• Strengthen operational resilience through risk assessments, business continuity planning, and
• supply chain contingency strategies.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and system reliability for operational technologies.
• Lead crisis management and recovery efforts related to manufacturing or warehouse disruptions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to enterprise‑wide strategy and decision‑making.
• Partner with external suppliers, contract manufacturers, logistics providers, and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership, board members, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operation
• Proven track record of leading large, complex, multi‑site operations across multiple regions.
• Deep expertise in manufacturing systems, warehouse operations, Lean/Continuous Improvement, and operational KPIs.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L responsibility and capital planning.
• Experience leading large‑scale transformation initiatives, including automation and digitalization.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.