Recruiting Vice Presidents of Operations for Manufacturing Companies

We support manufacturers in recruiting Vice Presidents of Operations who improve execution, strengthen accountability, and lead performance across plants, teams, and systems.

Build Stronger Operational Performance With the Right Vice President of Operations

TYGES specializes in placing high-impact Vice Presidents of Operations in manufacturing environments where execution, coordination, and leadership discipline shape business performance every day. Whether your company is driving growth, improving plant performance, integrating acquisitions, or creating more consistency across sites, this role is central to how the business runs. We help clients identify candidates with the operational leadership, decision-making ability, and manufacturing credibility to lead through complexity and deliver results. Our focus is on finding leaders who fit the business, the culture, and the demands of the role so they can support performance on the floor, alignment across functions, and progress over time.

Why Manufacturing Companies Trust TYGES to Find Vice Presidents of Operations

Manufacturers turn to TYGES to find Vice Presidents of Operations who can lead execution, improve performance, and strengthen alignment across the business. What sets us apart:

What Makes a Strong Vice President of Operations in Manufacturing?

A strong manufacturing Vice President of Operations brings execution focus, operational judgment, and leadership credibility to the business.

Based on years of successful placements, here’s what we look for in Vice President of Operations candidates:

  • Experience leading plant operations, manufacturing teams, and cross-functional execution in complex environments
  • Strong command of throughput, labor efficiency, quality, inventory flow, and on-time performance
  • Ability to lead across multiple sites, standardize expectations, and improve consistency without losing local effectiveness
  • Experience partnering with supply chain, engineering, quality, and finance to improve operational performance
  • Track record of leading continuous improvement, cost reduction, process discipline, and productivity gains
  • Leadership presence that earns trust with plant leaders, executive teams, and front-line operations stakeholders
“We can usually tell very quickly when an operations leader has real command of the job. They speak with specificity about execution, know where inefficiency hides, and understand how to turn operational expectations into measurable performance.”
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Tim Saumier, President and Founder

The TYGES Way

The TYGES Way

At TYGES, we believe exceptional hiring outcomes don't happen by accident — they're built through a disciplined, people-first process. The TYGES Way is our five-pillar framework that guides every engagement, from the first conversation to long after the offer is accepted, ensuring that both clients and candidates feel heard, informed, and confident at every step. It's not just how we work; it's our commitment to being a true partner in your success.

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Listen
  • We hear your needs
  • We co-create a plan
  • We garner your buy-in
02
Communicate
  • We detail each step
  • We provide updates
  • We bridge tough conversations
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Consult
  • We align needs and offerings
  • We brief and debrief
  • We advise
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Facilitate
  • We lead the process
  • We manage expectations
  • We smooth the transition
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After the Hire
  • Continue communications
  • ★The Guarantee★

Attention Manufacturing Vice Presidents of Operations: Find Your Next Opportunity With TYGES

Are you an experienced manufacturing Vice President of Operations exploring your next leadership opportunity? TYGES welcomes the opportunity to help you find a role where your operational expertise, leadership style, and performance mindset can make a lasting impact.

Please reach out to submit your resume to our operations recruitment team.

Connect with TYGES Experts Today

TYGES is your trusted partner in growing your operations and nurturing your company culture. With more than 20 years of experience in executive headhunting and exceptional industry expertise, we know what it takes to find the right candidate for your open position

If you’re interested in an executive search process that prioritizes collaboration, ongoing communication, and transparency, it’s time to explore the TYGES method. Contact our manufacturing operations recruiters today, and we’ll explore what’s next together. 

Josh Vaught

Director of Recruiting Operations

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