FILAMATIC · 1 month ago
Vice President of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $190K/yrFilamatic is a leading manufacturer of industrial packaging machinery for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic, and Cannabis Industries. They are seeking a dynamic VP of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management to lead and inspire their engineering and operations teams, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality machinery while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead and supervise Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Project Management, Machine Shop, Supply Chain, Final Assembly, and Field Service departments
Ensure complex industrial machinery and associated spare parts are shipped on time, within budget, and meeting or exceeding all customer requirements
Oversee engineering (ME & EE), manufacturing, and supply chain management operations for a manufacturer of industrial machinery
Manage R&D programs and innovation projects, preferably through Stage-Gate processes, to ensure sustainable technological advancement
Chair the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure perfect alignment between sales forecasts, production planning, and delivery commitments
Partner with senior leadership to drive operational strategies that balance cost efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
Ensure excellence in the internal and customer Factor Acceptance Testing (FAT)
Own execution of gross margin metrics across all product and service offerings to ensure target profitability
Lead company safety program working closely with human resources on the execution, training, and communications associated with safety matters
Champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies across all functions — ideally as a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Drive the use of Lean Enterprise Systems such as the Danaher Business System to promote process discipline and performance improvement
Apply AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools and data analytics to enhance continuous improvement, predictive maintenance, and process optimization
Ensure adherence to and advancement of ISO and other quality control systems
Manage and optimize all engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, costing, and ERP modules
Leverage enterprise systems such as Epicor, IFS, or SyteLine to drive productivity, data accuracy, and cost control
Implement modern project management tools (Microsoft Project preferred) and methodologies aligned with Project Management Institute (PMI) standards
Partner with Finance to ensure operational activities support company profitability and cash flow objectives
Oversee capital equipment improvement projects and facilities management
Build and motivate a high-performing, collaborative organization rooted in customer centricity, accountability, and teamwork
Mentor and develop future leaders through coaching, cross-functional exposure, and career development programs
Promote Filamatic’s core values of continuous improvement, customer centric, takes ownership, persistent, courage to be curious, resilient mindset, practical excellence and adherence to the golden rule
Engage with teams at all levels — from the production floor to the executive suite — fostering a culture of hands-on leadership and results orientation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Engineering required
Proven success leading engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions at a manufacturer of industrial or capital machinery
Demonstrated experience with Build-to-Order and Mass Customization manufacturing environments
Lean Six Sigma certification required
Strong experience with Sales and Operations Planning, Project Management, and ERP system optimization
Deep familiarity with ISO quality systems and compliance frameworks
Proven ability to ship complex industrial machinery on time, within budget, and to specification
Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaborative management skills with a customer-first mindset
Preferred
MBA would be preferred but not required
Black Belt preferred
PMI certification and experience using Microsoft Project highly desirable
APICS (CPIM or CSCP) certification in manufacturing and supply chain management strongly preferred
Knowledge of Lean Enterprise Systems (Danaher or similar) preferred
Experience applying AI tools to improve manufacturing, quality, or operational efficiency
Benefits
3 weeks of annual vacation
10 paid holidays
401(k) with company contribution
Parental leave
Comprehensive health (3 plan options)
Dental
Vision coverage
Eligibility for insurance and 401(k) begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Company
FILAMATIC
Filamatic is a liquid filling machine manufacturing company.
Founded in 1953
51-200 employees
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