VP/D, Plant Operations

MiddleGround Capital-posted 10 days ago

Full-time • Director

Lexington, KY

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The VP/Director, Plant Operations is a senior member of MiddleGround Capital’s Plant Operations Team, working directly with investment professionals and portfolio company executive leadership to drive operational improvement, transform business performance, and support value creation initiatives across the portfolio. This role combines strategic supply chain leadership, manufacturing operations expertise, S&OP maturity building, working capital optimization, and executive-level communication with the hands-on capability to diagnose problems, influence leaders, and implement sustainable systems. The Director plays a critical role in developing and executing value creation plans, supporting due diligence, preparing companies for exit, and ensuring measurable impact on EBITDA and cash flow.

Lead end-to-end supply chain strategy across procurement, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution
Drive value-stream optimization and Lean/CI initiatives that improve cost, service, quality, and resilience
Partner with portfolio leadership to establish clear KPIs, dashboards, and governance for operational performance
Build and standardize S&OP processes across portfolio companies, integrating demand, supply, finance, and operations
Improve forecasting accuracy, capacity planning, and decision-making discipline
Coach leadership teams to sustain planning rigor and accountability
Lead initiatives to reduce inventory, improve payment terms, and enhance AR/AP performance
Improve cash conversion cycle metrics through operational and commercial levers
Provide accurate reporting and visibility into EBITDA and cash impacts of operational changes
Mentor plant managers and operations leaders to improve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput
Conduct operational assessments and guide remediation plans
Facilitate best-practice sharing and maturity-building across all sites
Own operational components of Value Creation Plans and 100-Day Plans
Quantify operational improvement initiatives and support performance tracking
Partner with Deal Teams during diligence to evaluate risks, opportunities, and integration needs
Prepare operational updates, KPIs, insights, and materials for executives, lenders, the Investment Committee, and Boards
Support business reviews, site visits, and strategic planning sessions
Support development of annual operating plans and Hoshin strategy deployment
Align operational initiatives to strategic objectives, resource constraints, and financial targets
Lead Operators, Associates, and Senior Associates on project execution and deliverables
Maintain accurate VCP tracking, scorecards, timelines, and reporting cadences
Ensure excellence in communication, follow-through, and stakeholder alignment

10-15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, or multi-site operations leadership
Experience in industrial manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in S&OP design and execution
Proven track record of supply chain optimization and working capital improvement
Strong Lean / Continuous Improvement background
Exceptional financial acumen related to EBITDA and cash flow mechanics
Experience in private equity or transformation environments preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field; MBA a plus

Experience in industrial manufacturing environments is strongly preferred
Experience in private equity or transformation environments preferred
MBA a plus

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