Vice President of Manufacturing

Brentwood Industries Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K w/employer match

Job summary

Brentwood Industries Inc. is seeking a strategic Vice President of Manufacturing to lead global plastics production, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across multiple sites in the Reading, PA area.

The role focuses on capacity expansion, automation, and data-driven performance improvements to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The candidate will drive lean initiatives, oversee budgets, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Master’s or MBA preferred for leadership roles.
• 12–15+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Experience leading multi-site operations and digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute global manufacturing strategy aligned to company growth.
• Lead transformation initiatives (automation, digitalization, process improvement).
• Oversee multi-site manufacturing operations and daily production activities.
• Drive efficiency, throughput, and cost per unit improvements.
• Maintain audit readiness, traceability, and manufacturing documentation.
• Champion workplace safety and environmental responsibility.
• Manage budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives.
• Track and improve KPIs (yield, downtime, on-time delivery).

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory compliance

Multisite leadership

Travel willingness

Data analytics

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Vice President of Manufacturing

** Corporate, Reading, PA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2863

Vice President of Manufacturing– Reading, PA

Hours are 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday

The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership across all production facilities of a global plastics manufacturing company serving industrial and medical markets. This executive ensures safe, compliant, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations, delivering products that meet strict regulatory standards and customer expectations.

• Set and execute global manufacturing strategy aligned to company growth
• Partner with executive leadership on innovation, capacity, and market expansion
• Lead transformation initiatives (automation, digitalization, process improvement)
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Oversee multi-site manufacturing operations and daily production activities
• Drive efficiency, throughput, and cost per unit improvements
• Implement lean manufacturing and operational excellence practices
• Align production with customer demand and supply chain capabilities
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements
• Maintain audit readiness, traceability, and manufacturing documentation
• Reduce scrap, rework, and non-conformance
• Champion workplace safety and environmental responsibility
• Manage budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
• Track and improve key KPIs (yield, downtime, cost, on-time delivery)
• Lead, develop, and retain high-performing manufacturing teams
• Drive accountability, collaboration, and succession planning
• Implement advanced manufacturing technologies and automation
• Leverage ERP/manufacturing systems and data analytics to improve performance and visibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
• 12–15+ years of manufacturing leadership, preferably in plastics or medical device production
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, operational excellence, and regulated manufacturing
• Experience leading multi-site operations and digital transformation initiatives
• Strong financial acumen, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Domestic and International travel is required.

Brentwood offers professional growth potential, pleasant work environment, and an excellent wage and benefits package including 401K w/employer match. Brentwood Industries, Inc., provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

At Brentwood, we have a passion for both our products and our people. Our goal as an employer is to help you excel as an individual and as part of a team by providing you with a satisfying, motivating and stimulating work experience. The varied nature of the environment at Brentwood allows you to work alongside industry professionals on a wide range of projects, contributing your knowledge and strengths to develop innovative, market-driven solutions.