VP of Industrial Manufacturing
BrainWorks
Poughkeepsie, NY · Posted November 6, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
Want recruiters in Operations to be able to find you?
Roles at this level, like this one at BrainWorks, are often filled through recruiters.
See every open role at BrainWorks
More in New York job market · Manufacturing & Industrial · Operations jobs
Operations jobs in the rankings
Rankings about operations jobs
- Best cities for operations jobs #1 New York (1,429 openings)
- Best cities for operations pay after cost of living #1 Reston ($177k)
- Most requested AI skills in operations jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (2.5%)
- AI tools named most often in operations jobs #1 Claude (0.28%)
- Employers with the most operations jobs #1 Amazon (1,480 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among industrial production managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for industrial production managers: 1% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
BrainWorks is partnering with a growing, established food manufacturing company seeking a VP of Industrial Operations to lead maintenance, facilities, and sanitation across multiple locations. This executive will play a critical role in improving equipment reliability, building preventive maintenance programs, and developing the infrastructure needed to support continued growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and work closely with Production, Hospitality, and other functional leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead maintenance, facilities, and sanitation operations across multiple manufacturing and hospitality locations.
Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
Establish and optimize CMMS systems to track maintenance activities, equipment performance, and spare parts.
Build, develop, and lead technical teams, strengthening organizational structure, accountability, and leadership capabilities.
Oversee facility infrastructure, utilities, building systems, and external contractors.
Lead capital equipment projects, facility improvements, and expansion initiatives.
Establish sanitation standards and procedures in partnership with Food Safety to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
Develop long-term equipment and facility plans to support business growth.
Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, workplace safety, and environmental sustainability.
Ideal Candidate
10+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, engineering, or another equipment-intensive environment.
Strong background in industrial maintenance, equipment reliability, and preventive maintenance programs.
Experience implementing or improving CMMS systems and reducing equipment downtime.
Proven ability to build teams, develop managers, and lead organizational improvements.
Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, and facility infrastructure.
Understanding of multi-shift or 24-hour manufacturing operations.
Strong cross-functional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Food manufacturing or bakery experience preferred but not required.
Comfortable operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels in a growing, entrepreneurial organization.
BrainWorks, a Top 50 Hunt Scanlon executive search firm, has been delivering superior talent for over three decades to drive business performance. Our consultants are true experts in their fields, specializing in Consumer Products, Analytics, Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, Private Equity and Corporate Development, Sales and Marketing.
We pride ourselves on delivering quality, speed, and results through our proven recruitment process. When you partner with BrainWorks, you gain trusted consultants who combine industry expertise with a commitment to understanding your business needs. Visit us at brainworksinc.com.
#LI-SE1 #LI-Onsite
Industry 1: Food & Beverages
Industry 2: Food Production
Industry 3: Industrial Automation
Job ID: 66544019223
Category: Consumer Products
Location: Poughkeepsie NY