Vice President of Production

Whitecollars

We are seeking a Vice President of Production to provide strategic and operational leadership for all production-related activities. This executive will play a critical role in driving efficiency, quality, cost optimization, and team performance across manufacturing operations, while ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and market demand.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Operations

• Develop and execute annual, quarterly, and monthly production plans aligned with business strategy and market requirements
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources and on-time, high-quality delivery

• Identify, analyze, and resolve production bottlenecks

• Coordinate closely with Sales, Procurement, and R&D to ensure operational alignment

Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Establish, standardize, and continuously optimize production processes and SOPs

• Drive productivity, efficiency, and cost-reduction initiatives

• Ensure disciplined execution and controlled process changes

Equipment & Facilities Management

• Implement robust equipment management and preventive maintenance systems

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and technical upgrades

• Participate in equipment selection and automation initiatives to enhance productivity

Quality Management

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive quality management system

• Define and enforce quality objectives in line with regulatory, industry, and customer requirements

• Lead quality inspections, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and customer satisfaction

Cost & Resource Control

• Control production costs related to materials, labor, and energy

• Optimize resource utilization and operational efficiency

• Support supplier management and procurement negotiations

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Implement national safety regulations and internal HSE systems

• Define safety objectives and conduct training, audits, and risk assessments

• Lead investigations and corrective actions for safety incidents

Leadership & Talent Development

• Design production organizational structures and staffing plans

• Manage performance, training, and leadership development

• Build a high-performing, engaged, and accountable production team

Material Control & Procurement Oversight

• Supervise material planning, inventory control, and turnover

• Ensure procurement processes are compliant, transparent, and well-documented

Strategic & Cross-Functional Contribution

• Participate in major management decisions and strategic initiatives

• Represent production in internal and external coordination as needed

• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by senior leadership