Seakeeper · 1 month ago
Vice President of Operations
Leesport, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSeakeeper is the global leader of marine motion control, dedicated to creating transformational products for boating experiences. As the Vice President of Operations, you will lead manufacturing operations, ensuring quality standards and optimizing production processes while driving innovation and compliance.
ManufacturingMarketingService Industry
Responsibilities
Developing and executing a manufacturing strategy aligned with company objectives
Optimizing the production processes using lean manufacturing and automation
Overseeing facility management, ensuring optimal layouts, equipment utilization, and workforce efficiency
Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and industry regulations
Building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in manufacturing, engineering, and quality
Establishing clear performance goals and providing training and resources to drive success
Leading and developing Manufacturing Engineering to drive process improvements, automation, and equipment optimization
Implementing new manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency and scalability
Elevating our quality standards to new heights because we believe there is always room for continuous evolution and improvement, and we’d love to have someone with us to guide us along the way
Overseeing process audits, corrective action plans, and compliance efforts both in-house and at vendor
Leading lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve productivity
Staying ahead of industry trends and integrating best practices
Using data-driven decision-making to optimize performance and drive innovation
Continuously assessing and refining the make vs. buy strategy
Ensuring manufacturability and scalability of new product designs
Collaborating with Engineering to develop and execute a seamless product handoff process, including pilot builds and process validation
Identifying and mitigate risks associated with transitioning new products to full-scale manufacturing, including management of end-of-life builds and discontinued product inventory
Managing manufacturing budgets, including capital expenditures and operational costs
Overseeing capital investment projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
Aligning inventory levels of both finished product and raw goods to meet strategic goals
Identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives while maintaining efficiency and quality
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
Proven multi-vertical leader with 10+ years of experience in at least one, preferably more, of the following areas: Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Procurement or Supply Chain
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and capital projects
Exceptional strategic planning, leadership, and communication skills
A hands-on leader who isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up and get their hands dirty who also actively empowers their teams to run autonomously
Ferocious attention to detail and “won't take no for an answer” attitude
Be professional, responsive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized
Superior time management, multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills
Strong command of Microsoft Office products
Be results driven and of unquestionable integrity
Preferred
Demonstrated experience scaling an organization, ideally in a manufacturing or production role
An interest or passion for boating and the marine industry
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and drive data-informed decision-making
Advanced degree in either business, engineering, or manufacturing/quality
Benefits
On-the-job training will be provided (we will help you become the Seakeeper expert!)
Company
Seakeeper
Seakeeper was founded in 2002 for the purpose of researching, developing, and marketing motion control devices for boats under 70 meters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.83M2009-06-10Series Unknown· $0.83M
Leadership Team
Robert Moser
Chief Manufacturing Officer
Recent News
2026-01-22
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