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Gryphon Oakwood lists this Vice President Operations (Life Sciences & Advanced Facilities) - Mechanical Piping & Plumbing - MI/OH opportunity in perrysburg, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Vice President Operations (Life Sciences & Advanced Facilities) - Mechanical Piping & Plumbing - MI/OH
The successful candidate will lead the integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, modularization, prefabrication, and clean-construction practices while overseeing operational performance across fabrication, manufacturing, and field construction.
Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will play a central role in shaping the organization's long-term growth strategy, strengthening its competitive position, and delivering complex projects across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, and wider advanced manufacturing markets.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the strategic vision and operational growth plan for Advanced Manufacturing and Life Sciences.
Identify opportunities to expand capabilities, enter new markets, and strengthen customer relationships.
Provide leadership across manufacturing, fabrication, and operational teams, establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
Build organizational capability through workforce development, succession planning, and leadership development.
Drive the adoption of automation, robotics, digital technologies, modularization, and off-site manufacturing.
Develop standardized manufacturing processes that improve productivity, quality, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across fabrication and construction operations.
Establish and monitor operational KPIs covering safety, quality, cost, schedule, capacity, and throughput.
Partner with engineering, estimating, procurement, project management, and field construction teams to optimize project delivery.
Oversee operational strategies supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other advanced manufacturing facilities.
Develop capabilities in clean-process piping, high-purity utility systems, cleanrooms, and specialized manufacturing environments.
Support commissioning, qualification, validation, and operational readiness while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an experienced operational leader with a strong background in industrial construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or modularization, combined with the ability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience within heavy industrial construction, manufacturing, fabrication, or related industrial environments.
Proven experience leading large-scale operations with accountability for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance.
Demonstrated success implementing advanced manufacturing methods, automation, modularization, digital transformation, or operational improvement strategies.
Strong financial and commercial acumen, including operating budgets, capital investment, capacity planning, and cost control.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with engineering, project management, procurement, and construction functions.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
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Worksite address
perrysburg, OH, 43552, US
Who can apply
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