The Judge Group

Lead operational improvement initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites to enhance performance and profitability. | Requires 10+ years progressive leadership in manufacturing or operations with expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and multi-site management. | Location: Perry, OH, USA Salary: $220,000.00 USD Annually - $265,000.00 USD Annually Description Title: VP of Operations- Electronic Manufacturing Services Type: Full Time Location: Remote - 70% travel (Domestic and International) The Vice President, Operations is a senior executive leader responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing and operational sites throughout North America. This role partners closely with site leadership teams to identify and execute strategic improvement initiatives that enhance performance, efficiency, quality, customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and profitability. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, North America and Executive Vice President, Operations, the Vice President, Operations will lead high-impact operational programs, establish performance standards, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the region. Reports To: SVP, North America & EVP Operations Indirect Reports: Site Operations Leaders (6) Travel: Regular travel to operational sites Domestic and International Key Responsibilities • Lead the identification, development, and execution of strategic operational improvement initiatives across multiple sites, with a focus on areas of greatest opportunity and operational risk. • Drive achievement of key operational performance metrics, including on-time delivery, quality performance, operational efficiency, and cost reduction targets. • Partner with site and functional leadership to establish, monitor, and improve operational KPIs, ensuring accountability and timely corrective actions. • Support manufacturing footprint optimization, capability expansion, facility integration, and operational growth initiatives. • Establish governance frameworks for operational improvement programs focused on productivity, efficiency, quality improvement, waste reduction, and cross-site collaboration. • Develop and manage operational forecasts, objectives, and performance targets aligned with business growth strategies. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify and implement operational best practices across the organization. • Champion Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies. • Promote and reinforce industry-leading safety standards, including 5S and other workplace safety initiatives. • Support achievement of margin improvement objectives and serve as an escalation point for critical operational risks and business challenges. • Represent the organization as a senior operational leader with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders. • Participate in and lead regional and global initiatives, including sustainability, operational transformation, and strategic business improvement programs. • Foster collaboration and capability sharing across sites to drive standardization, operational effectiveness, and organizational alignment. • Mentor and develop operational leaders, high-potential talent, and succession candidates across the organization. • Provide interim leadership support for site operations as required. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. • Master's degree or MBA preferred. • Background in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, or highly regulated industries. • Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or operational excellence roles. • Demonstrated success leading large-scale operational improvement programs within complex manufacturing or industrial environments. • Deep expertise in Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP), supply chain management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies. • Proven ability to drive measurable improvements in operational performance, productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and profitability. • Strong experience leading multi-site operations and influencing senior leadership teams. • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization. • Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving capabilities. • Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing operational teams. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business environment. • Willingness and ability to travel regularly to support regional operational initiatives. Preferred Qualifications • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification. • Experience leading operational integration, facility consolidation, or footprint optimization initiatives. • Experience managing large-scale operational transformation programs across multiple sites. • Demonstrated success implementing enterprise-wide operational excellence frameworks. Success Metrics • Achievement of targeted operational efficiency and productivity improvements. • Successful delivery of site operational excellence initiatives and cost reduction programs. • Improvement in on-time delivery, quality performance, and customer satisfaction metrics. • Reduction in scrap, rework, and cost of poor quality. • Successful deployment and adoption of operational initiatives, including demand planning, inventory management, and continuous improvement programs. • Progress toward margin expansion and profitability targets. • Increased operational consistency, collaboration, and best-practice adoption across all sites. • Development and retention of high-performing operational leadership talent. Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage • 401(k) retirement savings plan • Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) in eligible locations • Remote or flexible work options for eligible roles By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. 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Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and budget. | Experienced in managing large-scale, multi-workstream technology projects with strong governance and communication skills. | Location: Sterling Heights, MI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description Manufacturing Project Manager Location : Sterling Heights, Michigan (North Detroit) Compensation : $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire. Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site position. Job Description • Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process. • Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production. • Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis. • Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships. • Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers. • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals. • Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment. • Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. • Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments. • Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders. • Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements • Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management. • Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks. • Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches. • Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities. • Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements. • Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans. Qualifications Seeking • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required. • 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid). • Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation. • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities. • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority • Excited to work in the office with great teammates • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification • Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer • Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC). • Global experience preferred #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: sfaux@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to manage customer projects from specification through production and ongoing support. | Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 8-12 years managing technical projects in manufacturing or engineering environments. | Location: Sterling Heights, MI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description Manufacturing Project Manager Location : Sterling Heights, Michigan (North Detroit) Compensation : $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire. Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site position. Job Description • Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process. • Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production. • Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis. • Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships. • Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers. • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals. • Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment. • Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. • Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments. • Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders. • Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements • Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management. • Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks. • Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches. • Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities. • Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements. • Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans. Qualifications Seeking • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required. • 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid). • Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation. • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities. • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority • Excited to work in the office with great teammates • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification • Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer • Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC). • Global experience preferred #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: sfaux@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to manage project deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder communication. | Experienced in managing large-scale projects with strong stakeholder and vendor management, but lacks specific manufacturing and engineering background. | Location: Sterling Heights, MI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description Manufacturing Project Manager Location : Sterling Heights, Michigan (North Detroit) Compensation : $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire. Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site position. Job Description • Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process. • Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production. • Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis. • Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships. • Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers. • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals. • Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment. • Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. • Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments. • Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders. • Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements • Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management. • Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks. • Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches. • Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities. • Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements. • Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans. Qualifications Seeking • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required. • 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid). • Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation. • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities. • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority • Excited to work in the office with great teammates • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification • Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer • Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC). • Global experience preferred #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: sfaux@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com

Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. | Experienced in managing large-scale, multi-workstream technology and business transformation programs with strong stakeholder management and governance. | Location: Sterling Heights, MI Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually Description Manufacturing Project Manager Location : Sterling Heights, Michigan (North Detroit) Compensation : $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus. Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire. Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site position. Job Description • Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process. • Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production. • Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis. • Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships. • Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers. • Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals. • Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment. • Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables. • Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments. • Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders. • Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary. • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements • Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management. • Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support. • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations. • Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks. • Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches. • Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities. • Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements. • Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans. Qualifications Seeking • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required. • 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments. • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid). • Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation. • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management. • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities. • Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change • Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority • Excited to work in the office with great teammates • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) • PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification • Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer • Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC). • Global experience preferred #JDP By providing your phone number, you consent to: (1) receive automated text messages and calls from the Judge Group, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively "Judge") to such phone number regarding job opportunities, your job application, and for other related purposes. Message & data rates apply and message frequency may vary. Consistent with Judge's Privacy Policy, information obtained from your consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. Reply STOP to opt out of receiving telephone calls and text messages from Judge and HELP for help. Contact: sfaux@judge.com This job and many more are available through The Judge Group. Find us on the web at www.judge.com