Vice President of Manufacturing / 61889
$110,000–$125,000+
Sapphire Recruitment is seeking an experienced Vice President of Manufacturing for a rapidly growing, vertically integrated manufacturer, in the Binghamton area, with advanced machining and precision molding capabilities. This is a key leadership role driving operational excellence, expansion, and long-term strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all manufacturing operations, including production, scheduling, resource planning, maintenance, and on-time delivery
Manage full plant P&L: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability
Lead capacity expansion, equipment upgrades, and other growth initiatives
Improve core KPIs such as OEE, scrap, cycle time, machine uptime, labor efficiency, and delivery performance
Develop and mentor the manufacturing team, strengthening internal leadership
Implement Lean and continuous improvement practices (5S, SMED, Kaizen, RCA, VSM)
Partner with Engineering on mold performance, process optimization, new product launches, and tooling
Collaborate with Ownership on strategic planning, capital investments, and long-term growth
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
10+ years of manufacturing experience, including 5+ years in leadership (injection molding or plastics strongly preferred)
Demonstrated P&L ownership and success scaling operations
Strong floor presence with excellent problem-solving skills
Proficient in Lean, CI, and safety leadership
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.
Submit resumes to techjobs@hiresapphire.com for immediate consideration.