Vice President Operations

Job Title: VP of OperationsLocation: Shortsville, NY (80%+ on-site)Compensation: $185,000-$200,000 base + equityThe Kostelic Agency has been engaged on a search for a VP of Operations to join a venture-backed industrial technology company at a pivotal stage of growth.With $50M+ in funding and strong early traction, the business is scaling manufacturing, expanding its customer base, and building the operational infrastructure to support national expansion.This is not a maintenance role "” this is a true builder opportunityWhat You'll Be Responsible For:Scale manufacturing output from ~5-6K units/month (single shift) to 50K+ across multiple shifts and future production linesLead and develop on-site operations (currently ~7 employees, with planned growth)Oversee end-to-end operations including manufacturing, refurbishment/servicing, and logistics coordinationDrive process improvements across throughput, quality, and labor efficiencyEstablish KPIs, structure, and scalable processes in a lean environmentPartner directly with the CEO on growth strategy, expansion planning, and executionSupport future multi-region expansion (Northeast ? Southeast ? West Coast)What This Role Actually Looks Like:Solving real-time operational challenges across manufacturing and logisticsWorking closely with shop leadership to improve output and efficiencyBuilding systems and structure where little currently existsContributing to broader company strategy and operational innovationIdeal Background:Proven experience scaling manufacturing or production in a high-growth environmentBackground in industrial, hardware, supply chain, or similar physical product environmentsTrack record of improving throughput, efficiency, and operational performanceExperience leading teams and building processes from the ground upComfortable operating in ambiguity with a high level of ownershipWhat Will Set You Apart:Exposure to IoT, automation, or data-driven operationsExperience in venture-backed or startup environmentsExperience with polyurea coating or similar chemical-based manufacturing processesFamiliarity with multi-site expansion and scaling production across locationsStrong analytical mindset with the ability to challenge ideas constructivelyAdditional Details:80%+ on-site presence required (Shortsville, NY area)Lean, entrepreneurial team (~15 employees globally)Limited travel initially; expected to increase with expansionFlexible PTO environmentEquity participation tied to performanceKnow someone who should be taking a serious look at this? Or interested in learning more before it hits the broader market? Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting, or email us to arrange a confidential conversation: Info@Discover exclusive, unadvertised opportunities by following The Kostelic Agency - stay ahead in your career with our unique, nationwide openings.View all our active openings Follow us on LinkedIn to never miss an incredible opportunity!

Created: 2026-05-08