We are seeking a strategic and hands-on VP of Operations to oversee the operations of three distinct but related small manufacturing businesses—two precision machine shops and one metal fabrication facility. This critical position oversees three sites and will serve as a key link to align the sites with company goals, provide excellent tools and support for the sites, and develop a strategic plan. This role is also responsible for driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Provide executive leadership across all three sites, ensuring consistent performance, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives
- Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance for each location
- Lead and mentor a team of Plant Managers and department leaders across operations, sales, finance, and HR
- Standardize and optimize operational processes across the facilities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance quality
- Develop and implement strategic plans that support growth, margin improvement, and customer satisfaction
- Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high service levels across all accounts
- Guide capital investments, equipment upgrades, and technology adoption to support scalability and long-term growth
- Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements
- Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing between facilities to create a unified leadership culture
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a manufacturing environment (machine shop, metal fabrication, or related industries preferred)
- Strong background in multi-site operations, P&L responsibility, and team leadership
- Deep understanding of machining, fabrication, quality control, and job shop operations
- Demonstrated ability to drive results through continuous improvement and strategic planning
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field; an MBA is a plus
Worksite Location: Onsite in the Minneapolis, MN area (relocation not being offered currently)
Salary: (ideal) $185k - $200k base salary, depending on experience, plus annual bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings to include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401k with company match.
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/?adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.?
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Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
?Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the?Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the?Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a?Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a?Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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