Location: North Dallas - Blue Ridge, Texas (on-site; some travel as needed)
Employment Type: Full-time, Executive Leadership
Position Summary
APS is seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead and continuously improve manufacturing and operational performance. This role is ideal for a seasoned operations leader with strong engineering fundamentals and proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing in complex, high-reliability manufacturing environments.
The VP of Operations will oversee day-to-day operations while building systems, teams, and processes that support sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all manufacturing and operations functions, including production, supply chain, quality, and facilities
- Implement, scale, and sustain Lean Manufacturing initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, Six Sigma)
- Drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity
- Establish and manage KPI-driven operating rhythms and performance reviews
- Partner with engineering and commercial teams to support customer requirements and product execution
- Develop and mentor operations and manufacturing leadership
- Support operational diligence, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (required)
- 6 + years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations leadership
- Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing across teams and processes
- Strong understanding of engineered or complex manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting semiconductor infrastructure manufacturing is a strong plus
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and execute in fast-paced environments
Preferred Experience
- Experience in PE-backed, high-growth, or transformation environments
- Exposure to operational scaling, process standardization, and systems implementation
- Strong financial and operational acumen
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
- Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work closely with ownership and executive leadership
