Vice President of Manufacturing Jobs
Vice President of Manufacturing jobs are open across industrial manufacturing, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, and food and beverage, at every level from senior director to C-suite, with specializations in lean operations, supply chain integration, and plant management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 21+ Vice President of Manufacturing jobs
Sanner America (formerly Gilero) is continuing to grow and we are seeking to add a Vice President, Finance to our team! We are a trusted partner for medical and drug delivery device development and healthcare packaging, offering expertise in design, development, and manufacturing solutions. Join a team with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence that helps bring life-enhancing products to market efficiently and effectively improving lives worldwide. In this role you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for Sanner America, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while supporting the achievement of the company's business objectives. You will lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cost management, and financial controls to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Along with strong financial skills and experience, you will need to have excellent people leadership skills to lead and develop the Finance team while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial regulations. The VP, Finance also serves as a key financial advisor to the Sanner America CEO and collaborates closely with the Sanner Group Global CFO to align financial strategies, reporting, policies, and processes with Group objectives and requirements.
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership and Business Partnership
- Serve as the senior finance leader for Sanner America, providing financial insight and recommendations to support business strategy, operational performance, profitability, and growth.
- Partner with the Sanner America CEO and leadership team to evaluate business performance, assess financial risks and opportunities, and support strategic and operational decisions.
- Collaborate with the Sanner Group CFO to align North American financial operations with Group financial strategy, policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding business initiatives, investments, resource allocation, pricing, and cost optimization.
- Safeguard company assets and promote responsible financial management and accountability across the organization.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting, working with department leaders to establish realistic financial plans and performance targets.
- Oversee financial modeling, profitability analysis, cost accounting, and financial projections to support business planning and decision-making.
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable Group reporting requirements.
- Monitor and analyze actual financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
- Provide timely, accurate forecasting, reporting, and meaningful analysis to the Sanner America leadership team and Sanner Group.
- Support financial evaluations of proposed business initiatives, capital expenditures, and other strategic investments.
Accounting, Controls, and Compliance
- Oversee the company's accounting operations to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of financial transactions and preparation of financial reports.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to protect company assets, ensure financial integrity, and mitigate risk.
- Ensure financial practices and reporting comply with U.S. GAAP, applicable federal and state regulations, and Sanner Group financial policies and procedures.
- Oversee the annual financial audit, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and resolution of findings.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of Gilero, Inc.'s applicable federal and state tax returns, doing business as Sanner America, coordinating with external tax advisors as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax requirements and maintain appropriate oversight of tax payments, supporting documentation, and related reporting obligations.
- Partner with the Sanner Group CFO on tax planning, Group reporting requirements, intercompany transactions, and other matters requiring coordination between the U.S. entity and Sanner Group.
- Maintain appropriate oversight of financial records, supporting documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of financial systems, accounting processes, and related reporting tools.
Treasury, Risk, and External Relationships
- Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, banking relationships, and other treasury-related activities in coordination with the Sanner Group CFO, as appropriate.
- Lead the evaluation and management of financial risks, insurance matters, and other financial exposures in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
- Support contract negotiations and review. Coordinate with external legal counsel, insurance brokers, and internal stakeholders on contract and finance-related matters as needed.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team establishing clear responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Provide direction and oversight to ensure effective coordination of team functions.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Ensure the team has appropriate processes, tools, and capabilities to meet business and Group reporting requirements.
Group Collaboration and Special Projects
- Support Sanner Group financial initiatives, reporting requirements, integration activities, and other cross-company projects as assigned.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized financial processes, reporting tools, and best practices across Sanner America and the broader Group.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on financial aspects of business planning, operational improvements, customer and vendor agreements, and other business initiatives.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including significant experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience leading a finance function and developing or managing a finance team.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, financial controls, budgeting, and applicable federal and state financial regulations.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
- Experience working within a multi-entity, international, or global organizational structure preferred.
- Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications; experience with Acumatica preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and communicate complex financial information clearly.
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates leadership consistent with Sanner America's core values of Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, and Integrity.
- Builds effective working relationships with executive leadership, the Finance team, operational leaders, and Sanner Group colleagues.
- Demonstrates sound business judgment, discretion, accountability, and integrity in handling financial information and business decisions.
- Comfortable and effective in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Promotes continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach while balancing local business needs with broader Group objectives.
Eligibility To Work:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Sanner America does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.
Why Sanner America?
Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sanner America is the North American business of the Sanner Group and an end-to-end partner for medical devices, drug delivery systems, and healthcare packaging. Carrying forward the Gilero legacy of more than two decades of medical device design, development, and manufacturing, our teams take products from concept to commercialization. Our culture is built on collaboration, transparency, agility, and shared success, united by the Sanner Group purpose: Protecting Health. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; and Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro, NC, with additional operations in Mexico.
Sanner America offers an annual bonus plan; three BCBS medical plans; dental and vision coverage; company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability; paid maternity and parental leave; a 401(k) match beginning the first month after hire with no vesting period; and access to LinkedIn Learning, with over 21,000 courses and certifications for personal and professional development.
Become part of a team motivated by compassion and a shared commitment for making a meaningful impact on patients, caretakers, and consumers everywhere!
Sanner America (formerly Gilero) is continuing to grow and we are seeking to add a Vice President, Finance to our team! We are a trusted partner for medical and drug delivery device development and healthcare packaging, offering expertise in design, development, and manufacturing solutions. Join a team with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence that helps bring life-enhancing products to market efficiently and effectively improving lives worldwide. In this role you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for Sanner America, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while supporting the achievement of the company's business objectives. You will lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cost management, and financial controls to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Along with strong financial skills and experience, you will need to have excellent people leadership skills to lead and develop the Finance team while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial regulations. The VP, Finance also serves as a key financial advisor to the Sanner America CEO and collaborates closely with the Sanner Group Global CFO to align financial strategies, reporting, policies, and processes with Group objectives and requirements.
Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership and Business Partnership
- Serve as the senior finance leader for Sanner America, providing financial insight and recommendations to support business strategy, operational performance, profitability, and growth.
- Partner with the Sanner America CEO and leadership team to evaluate business performance, assess financial risks and opportunities, and support strategic and operational decisions.
- Collaborate with the Sanner Group CFO to align North American financial operations with Group financial strategy, policies, reporting standards, and governance requirements.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding business initiatives, investments, resource allocation, pricing, and cost optimization.
- Safeguard company assets and promote responsible financial management and accountability across the organization.
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting, working with department leaders to establish realistic financial plans and performance targets.
- Oversee financial modeling, profitability analysis, cost accounting, and financial projections to support business planning and decision-making.
- Review and analyze monthly financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable Group reporting requirements.
- Monitor and analyze actual financial results against budget, forecast, and prior periods; identify trends, variances, risks, and opportunities; and recommend corrective actions as appropriate.
- Provide timely, accurate forecasting, reporting, and meaningful analysis to the Sanner America leadership team and Sanner Group.
- Support financial evaluations of proposed business initiatives, capital expenditures, and other strategic investments.
Accounting, Controls, and Compliance
- Oversee the company's accounting operations to ensure accurate, complete, and timely recording of financial transactions and preparation of financial reports.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to protect company assets, ensure financial integrity, and mitigate risk.
- Ensure financial practices and reporting comply with U.S. GAAP, applicable federal and state regulations, and Sanner Group financial policies and procedures.
- Oversee the annual financial audit, coordinating with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and resolution of findings.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of Gilero, Inc.'s applicable federal and state tax returns, doing business as Sanner America, coordinating with external tax advisors as appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. tax requirements and maintain appropriate oversight of tax payments, supporting documentation, and related reporting obligations.
- Partner with the Sanner Group CFO on tax planning, Group reporting requirements, intercompany transactions, and other matters requiring coordination between the U.S. entity and Sanner Group.
- Maintain appropriate oversight of financial records, supporting documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of financial systems, accounting processes, and related reporting tools.
Treasury, Risk, and External Relationships
- Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, banking relationships, and other treasury-related activities in coordination with the Sanner Group CFO, as appropriate.
- Lead the evaluation and management of financial risks, insurance matters, and other financial exposures in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with external accounting firms, auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.
- Support contract negotiations and review. Coordinate with external legal counsel, insurance brokers, and internal stakeholders on contract and finance-related matters as needed.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team establishing clear responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations.
- Provide direction and oversight to ensure effective coordination of team functions.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
- Ensure the team has appropriate processes, tools, and capabilities to meet business and Group reporting requirements.
Group Collaboration and Special Projects
- Support Sanner Group financial initiatives, reporting requirements, integration activities, and other cross-company projects as assigned.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized financial processes, reporting tools, and best practices across Sanner America and the broader Group.
- Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on financial aspects of business planning, operational improvements, customer and vendor agreements, and other business initiatives.
- Perform other related duties and special projects as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, including significant experience in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience leading a finance function and developing or managing a finance team.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, financial controls, budgeting, and applicable federal and state financial regulations.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
- Experience working within a multi-entity, international, or global organizational structure preferred.
- Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications; experience with Acumatica preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet reporting deadlines, and communicate complex financial information clearly.
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrates leadership consistent with Sanner America's core values of Innovation, Collaboration, Excellence, and Integrity.
- Builds effective working relationships with executive leadership, the Finance team, operational leaders, and Sanner Group colleagues.
- Demonstrates sound business judgment, discretion, accountability, and integrity in handling financial information and business decisions.
- Comfortable and effective in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
- Maintains a strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Promotes continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach while balancing local business needs with broader Group objectives.
Eligibility To Work:
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Sanner America does not offer sponsorship for employment authorizations (work visas).
- We are an E-Verify employer and confirm work authorization for all new hires.
Why Sanner America?
Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sanner America is the North American business of the Sanner Group and an end-to-end partner for medical devices, drug delivery systems, and healthcare packaging. Carrying forward the Gilero legacy of more than two decades of medical device design, development, and manufacturing, our teams take products from concept to commercialization. Our culture is built on collaboration, transparency, agility, and shared success, united by the Sanner Group purpose: Protecting Health. US locations include Carlsbad, CA; Chicago, IL; and Durham, Greensboro, and Pittsboro, NC, with additional operations in Mexico.
Sanner America offers an annual bonus plan; three BCBS medical plans; dental and vision coverage; company-provided life insurance, short- and long-term disability; paid maternity and parental leave; a 401(k) match beginning the first month after hire with no vesting period; and access to LinkedIn Learning, with over 21,000 courses and certifications for personal and professional development.
Become part of a team motivated by compassion and a shared commitment for making a meaningful impact on patients, caretakers, and consumers everywhere!
See All 21 Vice President of Manufacturing Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find JobsVice President of Manufacturing Job Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of manufacturing jobs.
- 10 or more years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience including plant or operations management
- Proven expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related technical field
- Experience managing multi-site or multi-shift production operations at scale
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and capital expenditure planning responsibility
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle in a manufacturing environment
Tips for Your Vice President of Manufacturing Job Search
Quantify operational scale on your resume
Hiring teams for vice president of manufacturing roles want numbers: annual production volume, headcount managed, cost reductions achieved, and facility square footage. Generic leadership language without operational metrics gets screened out before a human reads your resume.
Highlight your P&L ownership clearly
Many candidates bury budget responsibility in a job description bullet. Move it to the top of each role entry. VP-level manufacturing searches almost always require demonstrated profit and loss accountability, so make the dollar scope and your direct ownership impossible to miss.
Target postings that match your production environment
Discrete manufacturing and process manufacturing require very different skill sets. Filter your search by industry vertical and read job descriptions carefully for whether they want someone from high-mix low-volume, high-volume continuous, or regulated GMP environments before you apply.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vice president of manufacturing openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a turnaround or transformation story
Interviewers for VP manufacturing roles consistently ask for a specific example of a facility or operation you improved. Have a crisp, data-backed story ready that covers the baseline you inherited, the changes you drove, and the measurable outcome within 12 to 18 months.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base
At the VP level, annual bonus targets, long-term incentive plans, relocation packages, and equity or profit-sharing arrangements often represent more value than base salary. Know your targets for each component before your first compensation conversation so you're not negotiating blind.
Vice President of Manufacturing Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vice president of manufacturings?
TD, Taher, and Gilero are hiring the most vice president of manufacturings right now, with openings concentrated in New York, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Activity shifts frequently as companies launch new facilities or restructure operations, so checking current listings is the most reliable way to see who is actively searching.
How many vice president of manufacturing jobs are remote?
About 56% of vice president of manufacturing openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most VP manufacturing roles require regular presence on the production floor. Strategic planning, vendor negotiations, and cross-functional leadership work are the sub-areas most commonly performed remotely, while direct plant oversight remains largely on-site.
How do you become a vice president of manufacturing?
Start by building deep operational expertise in a specific manufacturing environment, then move into plant manager or director of operations roles where you own P&L and lead large teams. Pursue lean or Six Sigma credentials to signal continuous improvement capability. Cross-functional exposure in supply chain, quality, and engineering accelerates advancement by demonstrating you can run an integrated operation, not just a single function.
Can you get a vice president of manufacturing job without traditional manufacturing experience?
It's rare but possible if you can demonstrate equivalent operational scale in a closely adjacent field such as logistics, distribution, or industrial services. Focus on transferable evidence: team size, budget ownership, process improvement outcomes, and experience with safety compliance or regulated environments. Targeting smaller companies or divisions undergoing transformation gives you the best opening when your background is non-traditional.
What does the vice president of manufacturing interview process look like?
The process typically runs four to six rounds and starts with a screening call from HR or a talent partner, followed by a structured behavioral interview with the CHRO or COO. Expect a panel interview with operations directors, an executive leadership presentation where you walk through your philosophy and a past transformation, and often a facility tour where you're assessed on your ability to read and engage a shop floor.
Where can I find and apply to vice president of manufacturing jobs?
You can find and apply to vice president of manufacturing jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
See All 21 Vice President of Manufacturing Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Jobs