PwrQ · 10 hours ago
Vice President Operations
Hanover, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expPwrQ is seeking a dynamic, execution-driven VP of Operations to spearhead the operational launch of their new facility and oversee all functional areas including fabrication, assembly, and wiring. This role requires a hands-on leader who can establish processes, teams, and systems to drive efficiency and scalability in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
Electrical DistributionIndustrialLightingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Build and scale the operations of the new facility to meet transaction-ready status within 12 months
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies and systems, workflows, and operational KPIs that ensure quality, efficiency, and scalability
Establish best-in-class lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices to drive cost efficiencies and operational excellence
Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, project management, and labor service to optimize end-to-end product development and fulfillment
Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing operations team with a culture of ownership and accountability
Lead by example—developing operational leadership, transferring knowledge, and fostering a coaching culture that scales
Build a workforce strategy that balances in-house expertise and strategic outsourcing where necessary
Create and execute a strategic roadmap to scale operations to $100M+ revenue levels
Ensure seamless alignment between operations, sales, and finance to meet customer demands and revenue targets. Initial focus will be across manufacturing but will organically scale to include services
Develop strong supplier and partner relationships to ensure material availability and cost efficiency
Implement robust quality assurance programs that align with industry standards and customer expectations
Drive safety culture to ensure best-in-class workplace health and regulatory compliance
Ensure operational processes are optimized for traceability, testing, and compliance for power OEM standards
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years in operations leadership within a manufacturing environment
Proven success in an engineered-to-order (ETO), low-volume/high-mix production environment
Execution-focused: Ability to build operations from the ground up and deliver results on an accelerated timeline
Builder mindset: Not just an operator but a creator of systems, processes, and teams
Strategic & hands-on: Ability to design high-level strategy while being deeply engaged in execution
Coaching leader: Develops and mentors teams, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence
Data-driven decision-maker with strong financial and operational acumen
Preferred
Background in power distribution, power OEM, electrical products, or industrial equipment is highly preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement expertise (preferred)
Company
PwrQ
Bringing together over 100 years of experience, Forgent delivers solutions for the power infrastructure of the future.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-08-13
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