Vice President of Operations [HT-1063046]

VisionSpark • Columbus, OH

8d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Superior Production is seeking an operations leader who can modernize a complex manufacturing environment, understand critical aspects of the business, and guide people towards future success. The ideal candidate will possess the judgment to preserve what works, the confidence to implement necessary changes, and the energy to bring the team along. This role requires a blend of a proven operating playbook, strong business acumen, curiosity, and respect for the expertise of the workforce. The company is looking for a leader to help modernize a long-standing business and build its next chapter.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years leading all manufacturing operations in a $50M–$200M company, division, or similar operating entity
• P&L responsibility, including using financial and operational data to guide decisions and build the reporting needed to understand business performance
• Experience leading and developing leaders in an organization of approximately 200–500 employees
• Experience building or significantly modernizing operational systems, processes, technology, or infrastructure in an environment that was not already fully built out
• Experience leading complex manufacturing operations in a lean environment

Nice To Haves

• Engineering degree
• Experience in small-batch, on-demand, or high-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience in relevant manufacturing environments such as metal fabrication, metal processing, roll forming, machining, or plastics/injection molding
• Experience integrating, acquiring, launching, or significantly expanding manufacturing plants
• Experience in a family-owned or long-tenured business environment
• Experience within a larger manufacturing organization with exposure to mature systems, structure, and operating practices
• Experience in stamping or tool & die manufacturing
• Experience with EOS® or a similar operating system

Responsibilities

• Translate Superior’s growth vision into an operational strategy that supports the company’s next stage
• Lead the immediate transformation and modernization of Superior’s manufacturing operations while building the foundation for future growth
• Own the operational P&L, with accountability for profitability, efficiency, capacity, and investment decisions
• Lead, manage, and hold operational leaders accountable, ensuring clear expectations, the right people in the right seats, strong coaching, and the tools needed to succeed
• Own manufacturing performance across safety, customer satisfaction, quality, delivery, equipment reliability, productivity, material planning, and continuous improvement
• Build the systems, data, metrics, and reporting needed to understand performance, identify priorities, and make better decisions
• Create the capacity needed to support increased sales and future growth, improving output and efficiency without sacrificing quality or delivery
• Strengthen maintenance and equipment reliability while guiding modernization of equipment, facilities, and plant layout
• Create a culture of improvement, collaboration, and ownership where people feel confident making decisions and contributing to results
• Operate as a cross-functional leader, working with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and HR to keep the operation aligned with broader business needs
• Take ownership of major operational priorities that cut across plants or functions and drive them through to completion
• Champion the thoughtful use of technology, automation, equipment, and AI where they can improve how the business operates

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• paid holidays
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability options
• voluntary supplemental coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed