Vice President of Operations

Urbana, Ohio, United States


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Type: Permanent

Experience: Executive Management (SVP, VP, Department Head, etc)

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Manufacturing / Production

Industry: Manufacturing & Dist / Industrial Automation / Tool & Die

Company: Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

Reference ID: Y6Pl8Q

Date Posted: 02/10/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/eVAH79


Central Ohio (Springfield/Columbus/Dayton) location

Our well-established, privately-owned manufacturing client is seeking a Vice President of Operations for their Central OH operations. This client serves multiple industries in automotive, mining, medical, aerospace and others.

The primary responsibilities of this position are managing all hands-on operational procedures of the company. This position is responsible for the performance of all department functions including Manufacturing, Material Management, Purchasing, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, On-Time Delivery, Quality Standards and Safety.

This position directly reports to the President. This position assists the President in the aggressive and successful growth of the company. Guided by the objectives of the company, this position provides the leadership, management, and vision, necessary to ensure the company has the proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, people, and systems in place to effectively grow the organization and to ensure financial strength and operating efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
1. Reviewing and approving plans for the control of planned outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency, material efficiency, and engineering effectiveness
2. Leading the engineering/metallurgy team to successfully manufacture technical products
3. Presenting monthly reports on performance to management team
4. Reviewing and monitoring cost control reports, cost estimates, and manpower
5. Forecasting manpower and facility requirements.
6. Working closely with other departments to ensure company goals are met
7. Reviewing and approving major projects involving operations
8. Developing plans for improvement of manufacturing process
9. Developing and recommending changes or new operation policies
10. Ensuring duties, responsibilities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood
11. Defining objectives and goals for the operations division
12. Developing short-term and long-term goals within budget constraints
13. Monitoring implementation of manufacturing and organizations plans
14. Developing and establishing objectives and procedures overseeing performance of operations
15. Establishing objectives to direct reports and reviews performance
16. Monitoring, directing and appraising performance of direct reports
17. Identifying, developing and coordinating training and coaching needs and procedures
18. Facilitating communication and problem solving between departments.
19. Consulting with upper management concerning policy or major procedural changes
20. Providing recommendations for improving the effectiveness of policies and procedures
21. Reviewing budget proposals received from direct reports

Primary Qualifications
1. BS in Engineering or Business
2. Experience and knowledge in the manufacturing of technical products including Metallurgy, Testing, and Quality Control
3. Minimum 10 years in division level management role
4. Well-developed managerial skills
5. Proven ability to manage for growth and profitability
6. Strong analytical and reasoning skills and ability to multi-task
7. Good interpersonal skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Results oriented

Benefits Offered
Competitive Salary
Health, Dental, and Vision plan
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation, Holiday and Sick time
Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance

For more information, please submit a confidential resume to sharon@mriz.net
Sharon Dildine
1531 W Oak Street
Zionsville, IN 46077
Visit our website at www.mriz.net

Due to the high volume of resumes received, only applicants with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE requested by our clients will be contacted. All replies are held in strict confidence. MRI Zionsville WILL NOT share your personally identifiable information WITHOUT your permission.

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