VP Operations

Broadreach Staffing; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadreach Staffing is seeking a Vice President of Operations for a client in the Greater Boston area. This executive will lead multi-site manufacturing operations, owning P&L accountability and driving sustained performance improvements.

The role offers a defined path toward Chief Operating Officer readiness, with influence across CFO, Sales, HR and EVP-level peers. The ideal candidate has hands-on operating leadership and the presence to scale to enterprise-level responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive manufacturing operations expertise across multiple sites.
• Demonstrated P&L or operating accountability for a major business unit.
• Track record of sustained operational improvements and performance gains.
• Experience leading through leaders and senior cross-functional partners.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable priorities in a matrix organization.
• Comfort collaborating with CFO, Sales, HR and EVP-level peers.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site operations and functional leadership teams, driving measurable performance improvement.
• Own meaningful P&L and operating accountability for a major business area.
• Lead operating leaders and functional managers, with a demonstrated ability to broaden leadership scope over time.
• Participate actively in enterprise and annual planning, including leading the planning process for your area.
• Translate company strategy into clear, actionable operating priorities.
• Influence effectively across functions and peers in a matrix leadership environment.
• Partner closely with the CFO, Sales, HR, EVPs, and other cross-functional leaders to execute shared priorities.
• Support and grow into a governance role for R&D/innovation and commercialization initiatives.
• Develop managers and operating leaders, building bench strength and succession depth.

Skills

Manufacturing ops

Multi-site experience

P&L accountability

Operational improvement

Lead through leaders

Cross-functional leadership

Strategy to execution

Job description

Vice President of Operations

Location: Greater Boston area

Position Summary

Our client, an established manufacturing company in the Greater Boston area, is seeking a strong operating executive to lead multi-site operations as Vice President of Operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a proven operator with clear potential to grow into broader enterprise responsibility over time, including a defined path toward Chief Operating Officer readiness. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on operational leadership with the executive presence to influence peers and functional leaders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi‑site operations and functional leadership teams, driving measurable, sustained performance improvement
• Own meaningful P&L and operating accountability for a major business area
• Lead operating leaders and functional managers, with a demonstrated ability to broaden leadership scope over time
• Participate actively in enterprise and annual planning, including leading the planning process for your area
• Translate company strategy into clear, actionable operating priorities
• Influence effectively across functions and peers in a matrix leadership environment
• Partner closely with the CFO, Sales, HR, EVPs, and other cross‑functional leaders to execute shared priorities
• Support and grow into a governance role for R&D/innovation and commercialization initiatives
• Develop managers and operating leaders, building bench strength and succession depth

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Strong manufacturing operations background; multi‑site experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated P&L or operating accountability, even if concentrated within one major business unit
• Proven, measurable track record of operational improvement
• Experience leading through leaders, not solely through direct reports
• Comfortable operating with and influencing senior cross‑functional leaders (CFO, Sales, HR, EVP‑level peers)
• Prior experience translating strategy into execution within an assigned area or business unit

Growth Path

This position is structured as a Vice President of Operations role with a defined path toward Chief Operating Officer readiness. The ideal candidate is an excellent operator who may not yet be fully proven at enterprise scale, but who shows clear potential to broaden scope, increase executive capacity, and grow into an enterprise‑level operating role.