Vice President Operations

CiresiMorek; Kentucky; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is searching for a Managing Partner to lead and optimize operations in fiberglass-based insulation products for the automotive market. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in manufacturing leadership, strong knowledge of Lean principles, and a background in automotive environments. This full-time role requires strategic and hands-on leadership across manufacturing and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Prior leadership of large-scale capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations strategy across all manufacturing sites.
• Own enterprise-wide operational performance metrics.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles.
• Oversee supply chain and logistics to support automotive needs.
• Lead operational readiness for new product launches.
• Build and mentor a high-performing operations leadership team.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean principles

Supply chain management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Job description

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Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Extensive experience in automotive manufacturing environments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior leadership of large-scale capital projects, footprint optimization, or capacity expansion initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and optimizing the full manufacturing and supply chain footprint, with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This role provides both strategic and hands‑on leadership across manufacturing, materials, planning, logistics, and continuous improvement for fiberglass‑based acoustic and thermal insulation products serving the automotive market.

CiresiMorek is a collective of seasoned professionals, each bringing a wealth of experience and a personal touch to all our engagements. With over 3,500 searches and around 1,600 Operations placements, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry insiders, advisors, and diligent architects behind every successful placement.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the overall operations strategy across all manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
• Own enterprise‑wide operational performance, including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
• Drive manufacturing excellence through Lean principles, continuous improvement, and standardized best practices.
• Oversee supply chain, materials, planning, inventory, and logistics to support JIT/JIS automotive requirements.
• Lead operational readiness for new product launches, capacity expansions, and capital investment initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing operations leadership team while serving as a senior interface with key customers and executives.

Confidentiality is guaranteed. Applications require a resume/CV with contact information.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing