VP of Operations: Advanced Materials Manufacturing

Confidential; Tennessee; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a hands-on VP of Operations to lead manufacturing from raw materials through production and delivery. You will drive procurement, maintenance, and capacity planning in a growth-focused environment.

You will report to the President & CEO and lead a team across production, procurement, and maintenance to build the operational backbone for scaling precision components for highly regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Advanced Materials, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive manufacturing leadership in technical ceramics, advanced materials, or precision components.
• Proven ability to improve yield, quality, and operations in complex manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee raw material planning, procurement, and supplier quality for powders and materials.
• Lead pre-production testing and material validation to meet specs.
• Coordinate demand planning and scheduling with capacity and constraints.
• Supervise manufacturing processes across forming, sintering, machining, finishing.
• Manage equipment maintenance, reliability, and capex planning.
• Foster training, safety, and continuous improvement on the plant floor.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Cross-functional communication

Manufacturing leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Confidential is seeking a hands-on VP of Operations to lead manufacturing from raw materials through production and delivery. You will drive procurement, maintenance, and capacity planning in a growth-focused environment.

You will report to the President & CEO and lead a team across production, procurement, and maintenance to build the operational backbone for scaling precision components for highly regulated industries.