Vice President Operations

Red Frog Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions in Chicago seeks a seasoned Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing, drive performance, and build high-performing teams.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in manufacturing with senior leadership, hands-on Machining, assembly, production planning, and continuous improvement. Experience with in-house machine shops and high-mix, low-volume environments is essential to improve on-time delivery and cost performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years manufacturing experience with senior-level operations leadership.
• Experience with a manufacturer that has an in-house machine shop.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing of engineered components.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations and drive operational performance.
• Develop and build high-performing manufacturing leadership teams.

Skills

Machining operations

Assembly

Production planning

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Our client, an established manufacturer of engineered components, is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead manufacturing operations, drive operational performance, and build high-performing teams.

Required:

10+ years manufacturing experience, including senior-level operations leadership.

Must have experience working for a manufacturer with an in-house machine shop.

Must have experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing of engineered components.

Strong background in machining operations, assembly, production planning, and continuous improvement.

Proven success improving on-time delivery, productivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance.

Experience leading multiple departments and developing manufacturing leadership teams.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.