Manufacturing Executive

Position Overview

This executive is the senior leader responsible for driving operational excellence across all manufacturing locations for a company specializing in innovative, high-reliability air-control products used in commercial HVAC systems. This executive ensures that production operations meet world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery, cost efficiency, and scalability while supporting the company's commitment to engineering innovation and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Strategy - Develop and execute a multi-year manufacturing strategy aligned with corporate goals, product innovation roadmaps, and market growth plans.
• Operational Leadership - Lead all plant operations, including production, assembly, fabrication, testing, and distribution to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Lean Transformation - Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve throughput, and enhance product reliability.
• Quality Systems - Oversee quality assurance and quality control programs to maintain compliance with industry standards (e.g., AMCA, UL) and ensure product performance meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Supply Chain Integration - Partner with Supply Chain leadership to optimize sourcing, inventory management, supplier performance, and logistics.
• Technology & Automation - Drive adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, and data-driven production systems.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - As part of the Executive Leadership Team, works closely with Engineering, Sales, IT, and Finance to ensure manufacturability, cost targets, and delivery commitments.
• Safety & Compliance - Ensure all facilities operate with a strong safety culture and comply with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Team Development - Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team capable of supporting rapid growth and operational excellence.
• Budget & Performance Management - Own manufacturing budgets, KPIs, and performance dashboards to ensure transparency and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field); MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, ideally in HVAC, air-movement equipment, or sheet metal manufacturing.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operations and scaling production capacity.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and modern manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC industry standards, airflow testing, and reliability requirements preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cultural transformation and build high-performance teams.
• Excellent communication, strategic planning, and executive-level decision-making skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking - Ability to translate business goals into actionable manufacturing plans.
• Operational Excellence - Deep knowledge of best-in-class manufacturing practices.
• Innovation Mindset - Passion for integrating new technologies and improving product manufacturability.
• Change Leadership - Skilled at guiding teams through transformation and growth.
• Customer Focus - Commitment to delivering reliable, high-performance products that meet demanding commercial HVAC requirements.

Success Indicators

• Improved manufacturing efficiency and reduced cost per unit.
• Increased production capacity to support company growth.
• Enhanced product quality and reliability metrics.
• Strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
• High employee engagement and leadership bench strength.
• On-time delivery performance consistently above industry benchmarks.

Willingness to travel as needed to multiple manufacturing locations.