Newbury Franklin Industrials · 1 day ago
VP of Operations
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expNewbury Franklin Industrials is seeking a VP of Operations to serve as the on-site #2 leader at their Metaltech service center in Houston, TX. The role focuses on establishing safe and efficient operations while supporting broader business decision-making and growth initiatives.
CommercialIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations across processing, warehousing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and administrative functions
Lead value-added processing operations, including laser, waterjet, plasma, saw, and other custom cutting services
Drive continuous improvement in on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and throughput
Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, utilization planning, and disciplined scheduling
Maintain compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and material traceability requirements
Establish a strong safety culture through clear standards, routines, and consistent accountability
Lead safety training, incident reviews, and corrective actions
Maintain organized, well-run facilities using disciplined operating practices and lean fundamentals (e.g., 5S)
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, operators, warehouse staff, and administrative team members
Set clear expectations and build a culture of ownership and accountability
Identify and develop frontline leaders to strengthen the leadership pipeline
Partner closely with the CEO to understand business priorities and performance trade-offs
Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and customer service to ensure execution aligns with customer commitments
Support sales and planning efforts by improving operational data accuracy, visibility, and reliability
Use ERP and WMS systems to inform decisions related to scheduling, inventory, capacity, and service levels
Develop a strong understanding of how operational performance impacts revenue, margin, and working capital
Contribute operational insight to broader business discussions and improvement initiatives
Help prepare the business for future growth by strengthening systems, leadership capability, and execution discipline
Position yourself for broader business leadership responsibility as the company grows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of senior operations leadership in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial services
Proven ability to run complex, high-throughput operations with strong delivery and accuracy expectations
Demonstrated experience effectively using ERP and WMS tools to manage performance and decision-making
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Metals or service center experience is a plus, but not required
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Newbury Franklin Industrials
Newbury Franklin Industrials is a manufacturing company that provides consumable industrial components and home services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase