VP of Operations – Manufacturing Growth & Excellence

LHH; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a Direct Hire, permanent placement with a manufacturing client near Carmel, Indiana. The role offers a base salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, plus a 30% performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

You will lead operations, supply chain, maintenance, and continuous improvement; drive Lean initiatives, build high‑performing teams, and scale processes to support growth while balancing operational and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of operations leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing industry is required.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience at the Plant Management and/or Director-level is required.
• Must have the ability to drive Lean initiatives, process improvements, and measurable operational results.
• Ideal candidate will have experience utilizing ERP and operational management systems.
• Ideal candidate will have experience supporting planning, scheduling, and inventory optimization processes.
• Must possess a strong business acumen with the ability to balance operational and financial objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple functions.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Direct all business operations, review/revise standard operating procedures, prepare and maintain operations budget, and lead strategic planning meetings to ensure the achievement of company KPIs.
• Ensure all departments are operating effectively, encouraging collaboration, and adhering to business quality standards.
• Provide strategic leadership across operations, supply chain, maintenance, and continuous improvement functions.
• Develop and execute strategies supporting growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, engagement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and eliminate operational waste.
• Strengthen planning, scheduling, inventory, and capacity management processes.
• Oversee supplier performance, material availability, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Improve operational throughput, asset utilization, and working capital performance.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and equipment reliability initiatives.
• Develop leadership talent through coaching, mentorship, and succession planning.
• Lead capital improvement projects and operational scalability efforts.
• Utilize data-driven decision making to achieve measurable business results.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Change management

Lean initiatives

ERP experience

Planning & scheduling

Inventory optimization

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering/Operations/Manufacturing or related

Tools

ERP systems

Operations management software

Job description

LHH is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a Direct Hire, permanent placement with a manufacturing client near Carmel, Indiana. The role offers a base salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 per year, plus a 30% performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.

You will lead operations, supply chain, maintenance, and continuous improvement; drive Lean initiatives, build high‑performing teams, and scale processes to support growth while balancing operational and