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 an accomplished executive to lead its manufacturing and production operations in Montclair, NJ. The VP of Manufacturing & Production will provide strategic and operational leadership across a high-volume environment, overseeing approximately 900 employees across multiple production functions.

Reporting to the EVP of Operations, this role will develop and execute a long-term manufacturing strategy, drive automation, and build scalable processes to support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Wood products manufacturing background preferred.
• Experience leading large-scale, high-volume manufacturing operations across multiple facilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop Directors, Managers, and large production teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing equipment, CNC machinery, automation, 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.

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.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

CNC machinery

Automation

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Budget management

P&L responsibility

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and quality

Tools

None

Job description

A well-established, rapidly growing manufacturing organization with a strong national presence is seeking an accomplished executive to lead its manufacturing and production operations. The company is entering an exciting phase of expansion, investing in leadership, technology, automation, and operational infrastructure to support its ambitious long-term growth objectives.

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.