Vice President of Manufacturing

Description

• Lead all manufacturing operations across Houston, TX and Amesbury, MA
• Manage manufacturing budgets to meet financial and operational targets
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimize supply chain and procurement partnerships in collaboration with internal teams
• Attract, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with business goals
• Oversee capacity planning, production scheduling, resource allocation, and cost control
• Champion a safety-first culture ensuring full compliance with EHS regulations
• Ensure effectiveness of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and maintain ISO certifications
• Collaborate cross-functionally with service, project management, engineering, and sales

Requirements

NELCO is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to lead all aspects of our manufacturing operations across our manufacturing facilities located in Houston, TX and Amesbury, MA. This is a critical executive leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, maintaining world-class safety and quality standards, managing P&L performance, and delivering superior customer value. The ideal Vice President of Manufacturing candidate brings proven experience leading multi-site manufacturing teams in complex, high-stakes environments.

• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for effective collaboration
• Established reputation and industry leadership since 1932
• Extensive experience in successful manufacturing leadership roles in construction; radiation shielding industry experience preferred
• Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve operational targets
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and supply chain management
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills using data analysis
• Strong understanding of NetSuite ERP including CRM and estimating systems to support cross-functional business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business administration; MBA a plus
• Must possess OSHA certification
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements, safety standards, and compliance
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time to corporate headquarters in Burlington, MA and manufacturing facility in Amesbury, MA

Benefits

Salary range $175K - $210K, commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to shape and lead the future of manufacturing for a growing business
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance