Vice President of Manufacturing & Production New York City Metro Area | Full-time onsite Compensation: $200,000–$300,000 Reports to: EVP of Operations Why This Role Exists We need a manufacturing leader who can build for where the operation is going, not just manage where it is today. This role will lead a large, complex production organization and focus on the next 6–18 months : capacity, labor, automation, cost, productivity, leadership depth, and scalability. This is a true leader-of-leaders role. Directors and Managers should own daily execution; the VP should be focused on growth, systems, accountability, and future-state performance. That distinction was central to the hiring-manager calibration. Joel Check In – Transcript What You Will Own Build and execute the manufacturing roadmap for growth. Translate forecasted demand into capacity, labor, equipment, automation, and organizational plans. Lead through senior manufacturing leaders and strengthen accountability at every level. Establish and drive KPIs across productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, overtime, quality, cost, and capacity. Increase output without allowing headcount, overtime, cost, or complexity to grow unnecessarily. Identify bottlenecks early and determine whether the solution is process, people, machinery, automation, or capital. Develop and upgrade Directors and Managers so they can run execution independently. Own manufacturing budgets, labor economics, operating cost, and capital priorities. Lead manufacturing, assembly, custom production, finishing, and R&D. Joel Check In – Transcript What Success Looks Like Within the first year: Stronger leadership and clearer accountability. Directors and Managers operating at the right level. Consistent KPI-driven management. Higher productivity and throughput. Better labor efficiency and overtime control. Lower manufacturing cost per unit. Clear 12–18 month capacity and automation plans. Manufacturing positioned ahead of business growth rather than reacting to it. What You Need Proven leadership of a large or complex manufacturing operation. Experience leading leaders , not just frontline teams. Strong analytical and KPI discipline. Proven success scaling, transforming, or materially improving manufacturing operations. Ability to plan 6–18 months ahead and convert strategy into execution. Strong understanding of production flow, machinery, automation, labor planning, capacity, and continuous improvement. Strong financial judgment around cost, labor, capital, and ROI. Track record of developing leaders and holding teams accountable. A practical, decisive leadership style with enough humility to listen, learn, and adapt. Full-time onsite availability in the New York City Metro Area. Particularly Relevant Backgrounds Preferred, but not required: Custom or made-to-order manufacturing Cabinetry, furniture, wood products, millwork, or building products Paint, coatings, or finishing operations High-mix manufacturing Automation and capacity expansion Turnaround or transformation environments Exact industry matters less than proven manufacturing leadership, scale, analytical strength, and the ability to build an operation that can grow. Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com Apply Online: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/maiplacement/job/85gt4z7t8c69a7ob88x1uck4ma?crt=832 Refer a friend, get up to $1,000!