Strategic Operations Leader for Multi Site Manufacturing

David Aplin Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation on request

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting seeks an experienced VP of Operations to lead strategic and operational efforts across a growing multi-site manufacturing organization. You will oversee manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, translating business objectives into priorities and building systems to support growth.

The role requires 8+ years in operations leadership in manufacturing, a strong background in Lean and ERP, and the ability to travel between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive operations leadership experience.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience leading complex operations and managing other operational or technical leaders.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, quality systems, supply chain, and operational performance management.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing operating budgets and contributing to capital investment decisions.
• Experience overseeing engineering or technical functions alongside manufacturing operations.
• Strong experience with ERP systems, operational reporting, and process optimization.
• Ability to operate effectively across multiple sites and travel regularly between locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategy aligned with growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives.
• Lead manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and continuous improvement functions.
• Establish clear KPIs, operating rhythms, and accountability across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, inventory, and profitability.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Improve production planning, scheduling, labour utilization, equipment utilization, inventory, and throughput.
• Provide leadership to engineering and technical teams across product development, industrialization, sustaining engineering, and manufacturing readiness.
• Lead the adoption and optimization of ERP, automation, AI, reporting, and workflow technologies.
• Strengthen quality systems, corrective action processes, and operational reliability.
• Support capacity planning, capital investment, operational risk assessment, and budgeting.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations leadership team, including succession planning and talent development.
• Maintain executive accountability for workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple locations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

ERP systems

Multi-site leadership

Budgeting & finance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Data analytics tools

Job description

David Aplin Recruiting seeks an experienced VP of Operations to lead strategic and operational efforts across a growing multi-site manufacturing organization. You will oversee manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, quality, safety, and continuous improvement, translating business objectives into priorities and building systems to support growth.

The role requires 8+ years in operations leadership in manufacturing, a strong background in Lean and ERP, and the ability to travel between