Vice President of Operations

Qualifications

• Strategic Planning: Lead long-range operational strategy, including manufacturing, production control, inventory management, purchasing, and shipping/receiving
• Customer-Centric Manufacturing: Translate customer requirements into advanced manufacturing processes that deliver cost-effective, high-quality products
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production staff and leadership to meet customer commitments and drive operational success
• Budgeting & Policy: Develop operational plans, budgets, and policies to support company objectives
• EHS Leadership: Drive environmental, health, and safety goals across manufacturing operations
• Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C
• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 to 7 years relevant experience
• Leadership experience in power electronics manufacturing, particularly in Switches, Relays, Controls, or Battery Monitoring hardware products
• Expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and advanced problem-solving methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems and modern manufacturing technologies
• Demonstrated success in leading, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong ownership mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding performance goals
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management abilities
• High ethical standards and professional integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels, including external partners
• From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches

Responsibilities

• This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution to ensure excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Operations will convert market and customer needs into scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies
• This leader will drive operational performance, promote innovation, and champion continuous improvement across production, quality, equipment maintenance, procurement, logistics, and external manufacturing partnerships
• Resource Management: Direct and allocate resources to meet organizational objectives efficiently
• Team Leadership: Motivate and develop individuals and teams to achieve breakthrough improvements at all levels
• Safety & Environment: Ensure a safe, compliant, and innovative work environment that fosters creativity and operational excellence
• Quality & Delivery: Maintain accountability for product quality and on-time delivery
• Cost Control: Implement cost-effective systems and controls to optimize profitability