Position Overview
This executive is the senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence across all manufacturing locations for a company specializing in innovative, high-reliability air-control products used in commercial HVAC systems. This executive ensures that production operations meet world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and scalability while supporting the company?s commitment to engineering innovation and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Strategy ? Develop and execute a multi-year manufacturing strategy aligned with corporate goals, product innovation roadmaps, and market growth plans.
- Operational Leadership ? Lead all plant operations, including production, assembly, fabrication, testing, and distribution to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
- Lean Transformation ? Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance product reliability.
- Quality Systems ? Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs to maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g., AMCA, UL) and ensure product performance meets or exceeds customer expectations.
- Supply Chain Integration ? Partner with Supply Chain leadership to optimize sourcing, inventory management, supplier performance, and logistics.
- Technology & Automation ? Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, and data-driven production systems.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration ? As part of the Executive Leadership Team, works closely with Engineering, Sales, IT, and Finance to ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and delivery commitments.
- Safety & Compliance ? Ensure all facilities operate with a strong safety culture and comply with OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Team Development ? Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team capable of supporting rapid growth and operational excellence.
- Budget & Performance Management ? Own manufacturing budgets, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure transparency and accountability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field); MBA preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in HVAC, air-movement equipment, or sheet metal manufacturing.
- Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations and scaling production capacity.
- Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and modern manufacturing systems.
- Strong understanding of HVAC industry standards, airflow testing, and reliability requirements preferred.
- Proven ability to lead cultural transformation and build high-performance teams.
- Excellent communication, strategic planning, and executive-level decision-making skills.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking ? Ability to translate business goals into actionable manufacturing plans.
- Operational Excellence ? Deep knowledge of best-in-class manufacturing practices.
- Innovation Mindset ? Passion for integrating new technologies and improving product manufacturability.
- Change Leadership ? Skilled at guiding teams through transformation and growth.
- Customer Focus ? Commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance products that meet demanding commercial HVAC requirements.
Success Indicators
- Improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced cost per unit.
- Increased production capacity to support company growth.
- Enhanced product quality and reliability metrics.
- Strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
- High employee engagement and leadership bench strength.
- On-time delivery performance consistently above industry benchmarks.
Willingness to travel as needed to multiple manufacturing locations.
