<p>LHH is partnering with a high-growth, innovation-driven manufacturing organization to hire a VP of Operations to oversee plant operations and drive performance across a large-scale production environment. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening leadership capability, optimizing systems and processes, and delivering on key operational and financial targets.</p> <p>Our client offers a competitive benefits package (including 100% paid medical premiums) and a strong bonus structure. The base compensation for this role is $200K-$250K, depending on experience (no flexibility above this range).</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead all site-level operations, overseeing multiple functional areas including production, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and maintenance </li><li>Develop and execute operational strategies to achieve production and profitability targets </li><li>Manage and develop a team of senior leaders, including Directors and functional Managers </li><li>Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and establish clear ownership of priorities and initiatives </li><li>Identify and resolve gaps in processes, accountability, and communication across the organization </li><li>Partner with Finance and executive leadership to review site performance and contribute to financial discussions </li><li>Enhance operational systems, processes, and efficiencies as the organization continues to scale and mature </li><li>Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance and accountability at all levels </li><li>Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence within the operation </li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational stability, efficiency, and output </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or plant leadership roles </li><li>Proven experience leading leaders (Directors/Managers) within a complex operational environment </li><li>Demonstrated success operating at scale within high-volume or fast-paced production settings </li><li>Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and drive accountability across teams </li><li>Experience building and executing strategies tied to operational and financial performance </li><li>Solid financial acumen with the ability to interpret and speak to business performance metrics </li><li>Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution </li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred:</p> <ul> <li>Experience in consumer product manufacturing </li><li>Background in high-volume or continuous production environments </li><li>Experience driving organizational or cultural improvements within operations teams </li><li>Exposure to safety programs and operational compliance initiatives </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Full-time employees may receive:</p> <p>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</p> <p>401(k) plan</p> <p>Flexible PTO</p> <p>Bonus opportunity</p> <p>Paid holidays</p> <p>Additional voluntary benefits</p> <p>Pay Details: $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 per year</p> <p>Search managed by: Domonique Gratteri</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled</p> <p>Military connected talent encouraged to apply</p> <p>To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy</p> <p>The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:</p> <ul> <li>The California Fair Chance Act </li><li>Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance </li><li>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers </li><li>San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance </li></ul> <p>Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.</p>