Vice President of Operations
Location: Miamisburg, OH - Onsite
About Accelevation
We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today's most advanced technologies. We've grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.
Your Impact
As Vice President of Operations, you will lead enterprise-wide manufacturing operations across a growing multi-site network, building the systems, teams, and operating discipline required to support Accelevation's next phase of growth. You will drive operational excellence through scalable processes, Lean manufacturing principles, and data-driven decision making while improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and profitability.
This executive role partners closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into execution, standardize operations across facilities, and build a high-performing organization capable of supporting rapid expansion.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities - Lead manufacturing operations across multiple facilities while driving alignment, standardization, and operational excellence
- Develop and execute the operational strategy that supports company growth, profitability, and long-term scalability
- Build and implement a Lean operating system focused on continuous improvement and operational discipline
- Own operational performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory, productivity, and customer satisfaction
- Partner with Finance to improve forecasting accuracy, cost control, margin expansion, and resource utilization
- Establish KPI dashboards and performance management systems that provide real-time operational visibility
- Lead operational transformation initiatives including automation, process optimization, technology implementation, and infrastructure improvements
- Build scalable operating models that support organic growth, new facilities, and acquisitions
- Partner with Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and executive leadership to improve enterprise execution
- Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing operations leadership team while building succession plans and organizational capability
- Establish governance, accountability, and reporting structures that drive consistent execution across all manufacturing locations
- Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field
- MBA preferred
- 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including significant experience leading multi-site operations
- Demonstrated success leading large manufacturing organizations through rapid growth and operational transformation
- Proven experience managing large P&Ls and driving improvements in profitability, productivity, and operational performance
- Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
- Experience in metal fabrication, welding, manufacturing, assembly, industrial equipment, or related industries
- Experience with ERP systems, operational analytics, and performance management tools
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams, develop leaders, and lead organizational change
- Excellent executive communication, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading operations within a high-growth or private equity-backed manufacturing company
- Experience integrating acquisitions and standardizing operations across multiple facilities
- Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence certification
- Experience implementing automation and digital manufacturing initiatives
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonus
- Long-term incentive opportunity
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Collaborative, high-energy workplace
Our Core Values
- Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment
- Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
- Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
- Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
- Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind
- Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Accelevation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our core values. We build teams that celebrate and embrace diversity, fostering a culture of respect for all.
As part of our pre-hire process, we may conduct a background check and use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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