Vice President of Manufacturing

Caldwell, ID

Full Time

Executive

Summary:
The Vice President of Manufacturing is responsible for leading all aspects of production, supply chain operations, and project management. This role will implement scalable processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing leadership, change management, and operational strategy, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and team development. This leader knows that engaging and developing people is the foundation for driving safety, quality, delivery, and innovation, and will build a clear strategy to connect these efforts to results. In partnership with peers, they will drive success by deploying The MCG Way—the company’s operating system focused on strategy deployment, process discipline, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities:

Lead and oversee daily manufacturing operations across multiple facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality product delivery.
Manage plant-level leadership and cross-functional teams to drive performance, safety, quality, and compliance.
Develop, mentor and engage plant leadership and cross-functional teams to foster engagement, accountability, alignment, and growth while driving performance, safety, quality and compliance.
Drive resource planning, capacity modeling, master scheduling, and production planning to meet customer demand and growth targets.
Identify and implement cutting edge manufacturing techniques, such as Industry 4.0 solutions, to enhance performance capabilities and maximize our competitive edge.
Partner with sales, engineering and finance teams to align manufacturing capabilities with market demands and financial goals.
Execute The MCG Way by applying strategy deployment and process discipline across JTS operations, in collaboration with the Central Operations Operational Excellence leader.
Build people-focused strategies that connect engagement and development to measurable business outcomes through the MCG way.
Establish and manage governance for strategy execution, including capacity analysis to support data-driven decisions.
Drive a culture of Operational Excellence using Lean Six Sigma to improve all aspects of production, supply chain operations, and project management.
Lead change management by inspiring commitment, creating clarity, and engaging employees in the journey—connecting people and performance to deliver sustainable results.
Champion Visual Factory for JTS Operations, adhering to MCG Standards and practices while collaborating with Central Operations Operational Excellence leader.
Use KPIs not only to measure outcomes but to coach leaders and teams on behaviors that drive those results.
Oversee supply chain strategy, including procurement, vendor management, logistics, and materials planning.
Collaborate with the Central Operations Supply Chain leader to align enterprise-wide supply chain goals and initiatives.
Lead Project Management teams and instill a culture of customer obsession through sustainable project execution practices.
Implement best-in-class project management processes, inclusive of structured customer feedback loops and post-project reviews.
Model and develop customer-obsessed leadership behaviors, ensuring project management teams engage employees in connecting daily work to customer value.
Partner with senior leadership on long-term strategic planning and capital investment decisions.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Attributes

Have Humanity: You lead with empathy and foster a people-first environment. You actively mentor and develop teams, listen to their needs, and help them grow. You ensure people feel connected and engaged by creating clarity and a sense of shared purpose, always linking their daily work to a larger, more meaningful customer value.
Be Transparent: You lead with open communication and make data-driven decisions. You use KPIs to coach leaders and make performance expectations clear and actionable. You establish clear governance for strategy execution and partner with other teams to share information openly, ensuring everyone understands the "why" behind decisions and is aligned on goals.
Drive Innovation: You constantly seek and implement new and better ways of working. This involves adopting cutting-edge manufacturing techniques to stay ahead of the competition. You use methods like Lean Six Sigma to continuously improve processes and implement best-in-class practices with structured feedback loops to ensure ongoing learning and growth.
Be Resilient: You maintain performance and adapt to challenges. You manage the complexity of overseeing operations across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent delivery despite obstacles. You lead with clarity and commitment during times of uncertainty to help your teams navigate change and stay focused on performance.
Always Reliable: You are consistent and deliver on commitments. You strategically plan resources and production so you can consistently meet customer demand, and you show dependability by executing strategies with discipline and process adherence.
Grit: You show passion and perseverance in the long-term pursuit of goals. You lead teams with a focus on sustainable execution practices that go beyond a single project's completion. Your partnership on long-term strategic planning and your persistent championing of standards demonstrate a deep, unwavering commitment to the company's future.

Required Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field).
10+ years of progressive leadership in a manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing large-scale production and cross-functional teams.
Experience implementing and managing quality systems (Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, etc.).
Demonstrated success leading organizational change and process optimization.
Strong financial and operational acumen.
Proven ability to create and sustain a culture of safety, accountability, and employee engagement.

Track record of developing, coaching, and advancing leaders and teams.
Deep understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations and production management.
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing software tools.
Strong leadership and people development skills.
Ability to connect people engagement and operational performance to customer success.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels.
Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Experience in vendor and supply chain relationship management.
Demonstrated ability to lead through change by building trust, clarity and commitment.
Strategic mindset with the ability to shape long-term operational strategies while delivering near term results.

Supervisory Requirements

Direct oversight of site and/or plant managers, supply chain and project management teams.
Responsible for hiring, performance management, training, and team development within the manufacturing function.

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