VP of Operations

Electroswitch is a leading provider of switching, monitoring, and control solutions for the power electronics industry, serving utility, industrial, and defense markets. We deliver high-quality, innovative products designed for the most demanding applications worldwide.

We are seeking an experienced VP of Operations to lead our manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and facilities teams. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on operational execution to ensure excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

As a key member of the leadership team, the VP of Operations will convert market and customer needs into scalable manufacturing and supply chain strategies. This leader will drive operational performance, promote innovation, and champion continuous improvement across production, quality, equipment maintenance, procurement, logistics, and external manufacturing partnerships.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Lead long-range operational strategy, including manufacturing, production control, inventory management, purchasing, and shipping/receiving.
• Customer-Centric Manufacturing: Translate customer requirements into advanced manufacturing processes that deliver cost-effective, high-quality products.
• Resource Management: Direct and allocate resources to meet organizational objectives efficiently.
• Team Leadership: Motivate and develop individuals and teams to achieve breakthrough improvements at all levels.
• Safety & Environment: Ensure a safe, compliant, and innovative work environment that fosters creativity and operational excellence.
• Quality & Delivery: Maintain accountability for product quality and on-time delivery.
• Cost Control: Implement cost-effective systems and controls to optimize profitability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with production staff and leadership to meet customer commitments and drive operational success.
• Budgeting & Policy: Develop operational plans, budgets, and policies to support company objectives.
• EHS Leadership: Drive environmental, health, and safety goals across manufacturing operations.

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)

Knowledge, Skills & Experiences:

• Technical bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, and an MBA or other advanced degree.
• Previous experience in a private equity–owned environment is a plus.
• Black Belt Lean Certification strongly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience in electromechanical component manufacturing, preferably within switches, relays, connectors, electronic controls, and/or battery monitoring hardware products.
• Strong expertise in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, and advanced problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with ERP systems and modern manufacturing technologies; Infor Syteline (Infor CloudSuite Industrial) experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated success in building, leading, and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with a consistent track record of meeting or exceeding operational and financial goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and with external partners.

ELECTROSWITCHPOWER SWITCHES AND RELAYSStarting with only six employees, Electroswitch was founded in 1946 in Weymouth, Massachusetts as a switch supplier to the military. Over the succeeding decades, the expertise acquired in designing and building rugged, high quality, mil-spec rotary switches was adapted to new product lines as the company expanded into the heavy duty Industrial and Electric Utility markets. From critical applications like life support systems and massive data communications centers to every day necessities like street lighting, people depend on the performance of electrical switches. When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you are gaining the benefit of over 65 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application with quality, reliability and performance. With Electroswitch, there is... "Never A Doubt."