VP of Operations - Supply Chain/Manufacturing

Zohorecruit; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit seeks a seasoned VP of Operations to lead Supply Chain and Manufacturing across Beloit, WI. The role requires strategic leadership, P&L accountability, and hands-on presence on the production floor to drive quality and on-time delivery.

You will own the end-to-end operations, coordinate multi-site manufacturing, and align productivity gains with growth objectives, supporting new product development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience with senior leadership and direct P&L accountability.
• Hands-on leadership with active presence on the production floor.
• Experience owning Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities results.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineer-to-order environments.
• Background in complex, highly regulated manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations across two manufacturing sites and drive cross-functional performance.
• Own Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities results.
• Oversee supply chain functions including planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Drive productivity improvements and continuous performance gains.
• Support growth objectives through revenue goals and new product development.
• Coordinate budgets, capacity planning, manpower, equipment, and facilities.
• Establish standard work, delivery, productivity, and quality metrics on the floor.
• Develop and coach managers and supervisors; enforce company policies.

Skills

Leadership

P&L accountability

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Operations management

On-floor presence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related manufacturing field

Job description

VP of Operations - Supply Chain/Manufacturing

Beloit, United States | Posted on 10/02/2026

Requirements

15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including senior leadership with direct P&L accountability

Demonstrated hands-on leadership style with regular, active presence on the production floor

Experience owning results across Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities

Experience operating in a high-mix, low-volume (or engineer-to-order) manufacturing environment

Background in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred; comparable regulated industries considered)

Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S)

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

US citizens or Perm Green Card Holders only

Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related manufacturing field

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and lead the Operations organization across both manufacturing sites

Own results for Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities

Oversee all aspects of supply chain including planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and on-time delivery

Drive site productivity improvements and continuous performance gains

Support growth objectives through both revenue goals and new product development

Coordinate budgets, capacity planning, manpower utilization, equipment, and facilities across all operations functions

Establish and maintain standard work, delivery, productivity, and quality metrics on the production floor

Develop, train, and advise managers and supervisors; administer company policies and procedures

Ensure operations conform to federal, state, local, and industry-specific regulations and specifications

Actively engage with employees, supervisors, and managers on the shop floor at both sites

Nice to Have

MBA or advanced business degree

Formal Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Prior experience in aerospace component manufacturing

Experience operating across multiple manufacturing sites