Vice President of Operations (Manufacturing)

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President of Operations – Manufacturing

Elmet Technologies has retained Vantage Point Recruiting to fill their VP of Operations position, based in Lewiston, ME, Cleveland, OH, or Coldwater, MI. Will consider hybrid work schedule depending on candidate's location.

Elmet is a U.S.- based advanced manufacturer specialized in high-performance refractory metals and materials and precision-engineered components. They are leaders in innovative solutions, serving customers in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and energy markets.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of manufacturing operations across the organization. This executive will oversee production, maintenance, supply chain (planning, logistics, purchasing), and capital deployment functions to ensure operational excellence, cost efficiency, and strategic alignment with company goals. The right leader will bring both strategic vision and tactical execution, with a proven ability to build processes and systems across a multi-location environment.

This individual must be equally comfortable operating at the executive leadership level—setting direction, shaping strategy, and influencing across the business—while also engaging directly in the day-to-day details of factory operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company's operational strategy to support overall business objectives.
• Translate corporate goals into actionable manufacturing and supply chain plans.
• Partner with the executive team to guide long-term growth, capacity planning, and capital investments.

Manufacturing & Production Oversight

Supply Chain & Logistics

Financial & Performance Management

Leadership & Team Development

Innovation & Sustainability

Qualifications

Reporting Structure