VP Operations - REMOTE!

Michael Page; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Executive leadership exposure

Job summary

Michael Page seeks a Vice President of Operations to lead strategy and execution across engineering and production in a high-growth manufacturing environment. You will drive efficiency, support scale, and shape future market leadership with a hands-on, executive mindset.

You will lead a cross-functional team, optimize processes, expand market share, and manage international collaboration with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (MBA or Master's preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within an engineering-led manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in fabrication, production processes, and operational optimization.
• Experience driving performance improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Strong technical expertise, including familiarity with CAD and engineering systems.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on leadership and long-term planning.
• Willingness to travel domestic and internationally on a regular basis (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing, technically skilled operations and engineering team.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve production efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to align delivery with market demand.
• Identify and execute strategies to expand market share and strengthen competitive positioning.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and external partners.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement best-in-class engineering practices.
• Oversee international collaboration, including regular travel to support operations across multiple sites.

Skills

Leadership experience

CAD familiarity

Operational optimization

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

MBA or Master's preferred

Tools

CAD

Engineering systems

Job description

We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to join a market-leading, private organization within the advanced manufacturing sector. This business is experiencing strong growth and is investing heavily in its engineering and production capabilities, offering you the chance to drive operational excellence, scale performance, and play a pivotal role in shaping future market leadership.

Leader in industrial manufacturing.

Description

As the Vice President of Operations, reporting directly to the executive leadership team, you will lead operational strategy and execution across engineering and production functions. You will play a critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and growth.

• Lead and develop a high-performing, technically skilled operations and engineering team
• Drive process optimization initiatives to improve production efficiency, speed, and cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial and operational teams to align delivery with market demand
• Identify and execute strategies to expand market share and strengthen competitive positioning
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key customers and external partners
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and implement best-in-class engineering practices
• Oversee international collaboration, including regular travel to support operations across multiple sites

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

For the Vice President of Operations we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline (MBA or Master's preferred)
• Proven leadership experience within an engineering-led manufacturing environment
• Strong background in fabrication, production processes, and operational optimization
• Experience driving performance improvements across cross-functional teams
• Strong technical expertise, including familiarity with CAD and engineering systems
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance hands-on leadership and long-term planning
• Willingness to travel domestic and internationally on a regular basis (up to 50%)

Job Offer

• Competitive salary: $150,000 - $180,000 + performance bonus
• Significant leadership impact in a high-growth environment
• Opportunity to shape and scale operational strategy at an executive level
• Dynamic, fast-paced culture with strong career progression potential
• Exposure to international operations and collaboration

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.