Vice President of Manufacturing & Production

SnapDragon Associates, LLC; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

SnapDragon Associates, LLC is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing & Production to provide strategic and operational leadership of a large, high-volume manufacturing organization. You will oversee roughly 900 employees across multiple production functions and report to the EVP of Operations.

The role focuses on developing a long-term manufacturing strategy, driving automation, improving efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance, and building a scalable organization ready for growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience including senior-level responsibility.
• Strong background in wood products manufacturing; cabinetry or related experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale, high-volume operations across multiple departments or facilities.
• Experience leading Directors, Managers and large production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing and production operations with ~900 employees.
• Develop and execute a 1–3 year manufacturing strategy focused on growth, scalability, efficiency, and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, production and facility performance.
• Establish standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost and on-time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Wood products

CNC machinery

Lean manufacturing

P&L responsibility

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Vice President of Manufacturing & Production will provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex, high-volume manufacturing environment, overseeing approximately 900 employees across multiple production functions.

Reporting directly to the EVP of Operations, this executive will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term manufacturing strategy, optimizing production performance, implementing automation, and building scalable processes to support continued growth.

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity with significant influence over the organization's operational future.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale manufacturing and production operations, overseeing approximately 900 employees.
• Develop and execute a 1-3 year manufacturing strategy focused on growth, scalability, efficiency, and automation.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes, production operations, and facility performance.
• Establish consistent standards for safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Identify opportunities to implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and equipment improvements.
• Optimize production flow, capacity planning, labor utilization, and manufacturing processes.
• Oversee manufacturing budgets, financial performance, cost controls, and operational profitability.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing leadership team, strengthening accountability and succession planning.
• Implement standardized operating procedures, performance metrics, and operational best practices.
• Partner with executive leadership to align manufacturing capabilities with business growth objectives.
• Proactively identify operational risks and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant senior-level operational responsibility.
• Strong background in wood products manufacturing required; cabinetry or related manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, high-volume manufacturing operations across multiple departments or facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Directors, Managers, and large production teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, CNC machinery, automated production systems, production flow, and process optimization.
• Proven success improving operational efficiency, production output, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement initiatives, and scalable operating systems.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget management, operational cost controls, and P&L responsibility.
• Strategic thinker capable of developing long-term manufacturing plans while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day operations.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Why This Opportunity?

• Executive-level opportunity with significant influence over a rapidly expanding organization.
• Lead a large-scale manufacturing operation with approximately 900 employees.
• Drive meaningful transformation through automation, technology, and operational improvements.
• Build and develop a strong leadership team while shaping the future of manufacturing operations.
• Join an ambitious organization investing in infrastructure, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

Compensation:

$300,000+ executive compensation package, commensurate with experience.