Vice President of Manufacturing

CP Industries; Granger (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CP Industries seeks a seasoned manufacturing leader to direct engineering, CNC machining, gage/fixture design, and robotics/automation teams. You will build and run the production schedule, decide priorities, and drive results with accountability and ownership on the shop floor.

You will champion quality, safety, and ISO compliance while developing talent and managing supplier quotes and equipment investments.

Qualifications

• Direct and strategic leadership of engineering, CNC, gage/fixture, and robotics teams.
• Strong track record improving labor efficiency, delivery performance, and quality on a production floor.
• Ability to juggle multiple custom projects with calm under pressure and clear decision-making.
• Experience with manufacturing operations, scheduling, and people development.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of supervisors, leads, and design engineering with hiring/termination authority.
• Owns production schedule including overtime and shift staffing decisions.
• Sets priorities when jobs compete for resources to keep projects moving.
• Develops talent through training and apprenticeship programs to build skills.
• Owns quality and ISO compliance, including CMM inspections and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Leadership

CNC Machining

Automation & Robotics

Gage & Fixture Design

Quality & ISO Compliance

Education

Engineering or Manufacturing Degree

Tools

ERP Systems

CMM Inspection

Automation Equipment

Job description

For more than 75 years, CP Industries has turned customer ideas into finished, working products. We’re a full-service tooling integrator with deep roots in automotive, serving customers across many industries through CNC machining, gage and fixture design and build, robotics and automation, tooling, and our aluminum foundry. We’re ISO 9001 certified, and our dimensional measurement lab is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Our skilled employees are the backbone of the company, and we need a leader who brings out their best.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Owner/President, you’ll lead our engineering, CNC machining, gage and fixture, and robotics/automation teams. This is a leadership role in the truest sense: you’ll build and run the team, set the schedule, make the calls when priorities collide, and be accountable for results. We want someone who leads from the floor, knows where every job stands, and handles a heavy workload with confidence.

We value the leadership, discipline, and technical skills that military service builds. If you’ve led teams in maintenance, logistics, operations, or manufacturing during your service, that experience counts toward the qualifications we’re looking for.

What You’ll Lead

• Direct management of supervisors, leads, and design engineering, with full authority to hire, terminate, evaluate performance, and set raises.
• Building and owning the production schedule, including overtime and shift staffing decisions.
• Setting priorities when jobs compete for people, machines, or time, and keeping projects moving to completion.
• Developing talent through training and apprenticeship programs that build the skills of our workforce.
• Owning quality and ISO compliance, including CMM inspection and our ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
• Owning the plant safety program and OSHA compliance.
• Reviewing quotes for accuracy so jobs are planned and staffed realistically from the start.
• Recommending equipment and automation investments to ownership.
• Setting and reporting key performance metrics to the Owner/President.

How Success Is Measured

• Jobs completed within their labor-hour targets.
• Measurable improvement in on-time delivery.
• Reduced scrap and rework.

What We’re Looking For

• The ability to lead engineering and production teams together and get them working as one.
• A drive to improve labor efficiency, delivery, and quality on a production floor.
• The ability to juggle many custom projects at once and stay steady under pressure.
• A leadership style that earns respect: direct, fair, visible, and accountable.

Preferred, But Not Required

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, including success running a machine shop or custom manufacturing operation.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining, automation and robotics, fixture and gage design and build, and CMM inspection.
• An engineering or manufacturing degree.
• Experience with automotive tooling, ISO environments, or ERP systems.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This role splits time between the office and the production floor. The essential functions include, with or without reasonable accommodation: walking and standing on the shop floor for extended periods; working around operating machinery, noise, and typical manufacturing conditions; wearing required personal protective equipment; and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Compensation

$95,000–$120,000 per year, depending on experience. This role offers direct access to ownership and real authority to lead your team.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Because this position requires access to information and technology subject to U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by those regulations. A U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen, a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or an individual granted asylum or refugee status. CP Industries participates in E-Verify.

• CP Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please call 574-273-3000.