CelLink Corporation · 20 hours ago
VP of Manufacturing
Georgetown, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCelLink is a company that provides electrical systems to leading automotive OEMs and EV manufacturers. They are seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to oversee end-to-end manufacturing performance, ensuring safe and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement and integrating cross-functional teams.
Electric VehicleElectronicsHardwareManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provide overall leadership, direction, and accountability for site manufacturing operations, including production, materials, facilities, distribution, maintenance, process engineering, and equipment engineering
Establish clear priorities, operating rhythms, and expectations to ensure alignment and accountability across all manufacturing-related functions
Lead daily manufacturing execution to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, yield, and cost targets
Ensure strong day-to-day integration between Operations, Process Engineering, and Equipment Engineering to rapidly resolve production issues and prevent recurrence
Establish and reinforce fab-level process control disciplines, including statistical process control (SPC), control charts, and real-time monitoring to detect process drift early and prevent downstream defects
Drive structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to improve throughput, yield, and equipment performance
Oversee equipment performance, preventive and predictive maintenance strategies, and continuous equipment improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable, and repeatable operations
Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, improve productivity, enhance quality, and control costs
Establish and reinforce standard work, visual management, and data-driven decision-making across the site
Identify and implement process, equipment, and technology improvements that increase manufacturing capability and scalability
Shift quality detection upstream by reducing reliance on end-of-line inspection and embedding in-process controls that enable immediate visibility and escalation at the operator and supervisor level
Own site-level operating performance, including labor efficiency, materials usage, scrap and rework, equipment uptime, and other controllable manufacturing costs
Develop and manage site budgets and operating plans in alignment with approved financial targets
Partner with Finance to support forecasting, cost tracking, and performance reporting
Lead site-level execution of new product introductions, process changes, and production ramps in partnership with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain
Ensure manufacturing readiness, capacity planning, staffing, and equipment capability to support successful launches and transitions
Ensure robust quality systems and controls are in place to meet customer, regulatory, and certification requirements (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949, as applicable)
Foster a strong culture of safety, compliance, and accountability across all manufacturing functions
Promote a culture where operators are empowered and expected to escalate out-of-control conditions immediately, independent of shift, schedule, or production pressure
Lead corrective actions related to safety incidents, quality issues, or operational risks
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing manufacturing leadership team across Operations, Process Engineering, and Equipment Engineering
Establish clear performance expectations, coaching, and development plans to strengthen leadership capability and succession at the site
Partner with Human Resources on workforce planning, staffing strategies, employee engagement, and performance management
Work closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure manufacturing execution supports customer requirements and business priorities
Interface with customers, vendors, integrators, and internal stakeholders as needed to support audits, issue resolution, and operational reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including senior leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional manufacturing teams at a single site
Strong operational leadership with the ability to integrate production, process, and equipment functions
Deep understanding of statistical process control, process capability, and variation reduction
Ability to design operating systems that provide real-time visibility into process health
Strong bias toward early detection, rapid escalation, and closed-loop corrective action
Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments
Solid understanding of site-level financial management, cost control, and operational metrics
Ability to drive accountability while fostering collaboration and engagement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously
Ability to adapt to changing business needs while maintaining disciplined execution
Preferred
Experience in a complex, technology-driven, or highly automated manufacturing environment
Experience in Semiconductor wafer fabs or other complex materials science-driven manufacturing environments (e.g., integrated circuit manufacturing, advanced materials, or battery fabs)
Strong background in process engineering, equipment engineering, or manufacturing systems
Experience supporting new product introductions and production scale-up
Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent continuous improvement training or certification
Company
CelLink Corporation
CelLink’s high-conductance flexible circuits consolidate busing, fusing, voltage monitoring, and temperature sensing into a single integrated solution.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$659.22MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyWhale Rock Capital ManagementFranklin Templeton
2023-05-12Debt Financing· $362M
2022-02-16Series D· $250M
2021-05-03Series C· $24.72M
Leadership Team
Malcolm Brown
Co-founder and VP Engineering
Recent News
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