Vice President of Manufacturing
VIBRANT WORKS•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership across all Vibrant Works manufacturing sites. This role drives production excellence, quality, safety, cost performance, and scalable growth while advancing Vibrant Works’ mission as an AbilityOne-participating organization. The VP ensures disciplined production planning, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement across all facilities, while fostering an inclusive workforce that supports employment and advancement opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired. The position maintains full accountability for manufacturing performance, operational efficiency, and alignment of output with organizational goals, financial targets, and mission impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field
- 10–15+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or operations
- Proven success managing multi-site manufacturing operations
- Demonstrated success leading inclusive workforces, including individuals with disabilities
- Strong operational and manufacturing leadership expertise
- Financial acumen with cost control and P&L ownership
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement expertise
- Commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and mission-driven employment
- Knowledge of AbilityOne Program requirements and compliance standards
- Data-driven decision-making
- Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
- Ability to work in a production and manufacturing environment as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, or move through facilities for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally
- Ability to use standard office and manufacturing equipment
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience with federal contracting and/or AbilityOne Program preferred
Responsibilities
- Strategic & Operational Leadership Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with Vibrant Works’ mission, growth plans, and operational imperatives
- Translate organizational strategy into actionable production goals, operational plans, and performance targets
- Lead multi-site manufacturing operations with a focus on scalability, capacity planning, and continuous improvement
- Evaluate opportunities for automation, modernization, and capability expansion
- Support new product introduction, operational readiness, and cross-functional planning with Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance
- Champion Vibrant Works’ values and foster an inclusive, mission-driven culture
- Manufacturing Operations & Process Optimization Oversee daily production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, safety, and on-time delivery
- Establish and enforce standardized operating procedures, production workflows, and equipment maintenance programs
- Optimize staffing models, labor utilization, scheduling, and throughput to maximize productivity
- Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to reduce waste, rework, and variability
- Monitor KPIs, conduct root cause analyses, and drive corrective action plans
- Ensure facilities meet ISO, Aerospace, and regulatory standards across all locations
- Financial Management & Performance Optimization Own manufacturing P&L performance, cost structure, and operational budgets
- Forecast production needs, cost targets, labor requirements, and resource planning
- Drive cost-reduction strategies without compromising quality or mission commitments
- Monitor capacity utilization, cost per unit, margin drivers, and productivity metrics
- Oversee capital investment planning, ROI evaluation, and financial justification for operational initiatives
- Partner with Finance to ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin reporting
- Quality, Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Ensure a safe, compliant, and audit-ready manufacturing environment across all locations
- Oversee quality systems, inspections, certifications, and corrective action processes
- Maintain compliance with federal contracting and AbilityOne Program requirements, including labor-hour ratios and documentation
- Lead risk mitigation strategies, operational controls, and internal audit remediation
- Partner with HR and Compliance to ensure adherence to accessibility, labor, and safety standards
- People Leadership, Workforce Development & Mission Impact Lead, coach, and develop plant managers, supervisors, and production teams
- Build leadership succession plans and high-performance teams across manufacturing operations
- Promote inclusive workforce practices and ensure accommodations for employees who are visually impaired
- Collaborate with Mission Services and HR to build training programs, advancement pathways, and developmental opportunities
- Drive employee engagement, retention, and accountability
- Ensure balanced alignment between operational output and Vibrant Works’ mission to create meaningful employment opportunities
- Demonstrate and embodies our values: Be Limitless, Be Resilient, Be People Centered, Be a Team, and Be Trustworthy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
