Head of Manufacturing Operations (medical and industrial radiation shielding solutions) (Houston)

Confidential Southwest U.S. HQ (multi-site : South-Central & New England)

We are partnering with a privately-held, design-build manufacturer on a retained search for their next VP of Manufacturing. The company is a 90-year-old, debt-free market leader that supplies highly engineered, safety-critical structures to Fortune 500 clients in aerospace, energy, and heavy infrastructure.

This role will own P&L and operational excellence for two advanced production campuses (Texas and Massachusetts) that machine, fabricate, and assemble large-scale, low-volume, high-complexity products. You will inherit an experienced workforce, modern ERP (NetSuite), and a continuous-improvement culture that is already ISO-certified and Lean-driven.

What you will do

• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost KPIs across 200+ employees and 250k+ sq ft of manufacturing space.
• Build 3-year capex, capacity, and labor plans that support double-digit growth without sacrificing margin.
• Institutionalize Lean / Six Sigma so every cell hits >

85 % OEE and >

95 % on-time delivery.

What you bring

Why make the move?

If you are a hands-on, strategically minded manufacturing executive who thrives in complex, safety-critical environments, we would like to speak with you. Apply in confidencecompany identity disclosed after initial qualification.

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