Vice President of Manufacturing
Parr Lumber, Hillsboro, OR, United States
PARR is the total source for homebuilding supplies, solutions, and services. We focus on supplying building materials and solutions to professional home builders of all sizes including custom builders, large production builders, and multifamily builders. Our customers and community members know that they can rely on us for Legendary Service and quality products.Job title: Vice President of Manufacturing
Pay: Starting at $185k - $235k a year, depending on experience + Profit Sharing
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Schedule: Monday-Friday with the working hours falling between a 7 am to 5 pm window, with extra hours and weekend work as needed.
The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s manufacturing operations and related field execution functions. This role is responsible for safety, quality, cost delivery, pricing discipline, and people leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities and field-based teams, ensuring consistent performance, scalable processes, and strong financial outcomes.
This leader will balance hands-on operational rigor with long-term capacity planning, cost management, and pricing strategy, partnering closely with Sales, Purchasing, People Operations, Finance and Field Operations to support profitable growth and customer commitments.**Duties and Responsibilities**Operational Leadership* Provide executive oversight of all assigned manufacturing facilities, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, and logistics coordination* Establish and monitor KPIs related to throughput, labor efficiency, on time delivery, scrap, rework, warranty exposure, and safety performance* Drive consistency in manufacturing standards, work instructions, and quality expectations across locationsField Operations and Installation Oversight* Provide executive oversight of field‐based execution teams supporting customer fulfillment and installation activities* Ensure strong coordination between manufacturing output, delivery schedules, and field execution to minimize delays, rework, and warranty risk* Establish performance metrics for field operations, including job cycle time, callbacks, quality outcomes, safety performance, and customer experience* Partner with operational leaders to improve labor planning, productivity, and execution consistency across plant and field environmentsSafety and Compliance* Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across both manufacturing and field operations* Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state and local workplace safety and employment regulations* Partner with People Operations and plant leaders on incident prevention, investigation, and corrective actionFinancial, Capacity and Pricing Leadership* Own manufacturing and field operations budgets, labor planning, productivity targets, and capital expenditures* Lead medium and long‐term capacity planning across production and field execution functions* Establish and maintain pricing strategies for manufactured products in partnership with Sales, ensuring pricing reflects operational costs, labor and capacity constraints, market conditions, and margin objectives* Provide guidance on pricing adjustments related to material volatility, labor availability, lead times, and operational complexity* Partner with Finance and Sales to ensure pricing discipline, margin protection, and consistent application of pricing frameworksCross Functional Partnership with Sales* Serve as a key partner to Sales leaders to support profitable growth and customer commitments* Align manufacturing capacity, field availability, lead times, and pricing decisions with sales strategies and customer expectations* Participate in escalation decisions related to complex bids, non‐standard work, or capacity‐constrained opportunitiesPeople and Leadership Development* Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing and field leadership teams* Establish strong performance management, succession planning, and leadership development practices* Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, compensation alignment, engagement, and retention strategiesContinuous Improvement* Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, safety, margin performance, and employee engagement* Encourage frontline and field involvement in problem‐solving and operational excellence initiatives* Perform other related duties as assigned**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree *required*; engineering, operations, or supply-chain related discipline *preferred** 12 - 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across manufacturing and/or operational execution environments* Experience in building materials, construction products, or related industries *strongly preferred** Demonstrated ability to lead both plant-based and field-based teams* Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and their application to pricing and margin decisions* Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook* Class C driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record *required** Ability to speak, write, and read English *required*Leadership Competencies* Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills* Data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen* Proven ability to scale sales organizations while improving margins* Strong communicator capable of influencing at all organizational levels* Hands-on, humble leadership style aligned with PARR’s values of integrity, partnership, and long-term relationshipsInterpersonal Skills* Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment* Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types.
Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold* Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers* Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups* Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy* Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence* Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances* Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others**Working Conditions**Primarily based in an office environment with regular travel to PARR locations across the Pacific Northwest. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel is required for meetings, industry events, and strategic engagements.Physical Requirements* Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time* Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day* Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard* Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet* Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary* Both local and overnight travel may be required. Must be comfortable traveling by car or air as needed**Direct Reports**Direct reports- Plant General ManagersIndirect reports- Manufacturing
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Pay: Starting at $185k - $235k a year, depending on experience + Profit Sharing
Location: Hillsboro, Oregon
Schedule: Monday-Friday with the working hours falling between a 7 am to 5 pm window, with extra hours and weekend work as needed.
The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic and operational leadership for the company’s manufacturing operations and related field execution functions. This role is responsible for safety, quality, cost delivery, pricing discipline, and people leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities and field-based teams, ensuring consistent performance, scalable processes, and strong financial outcomes.
This leader will balance hands-on operational rigor with long-term capacity planning, cost management, and pricing strategy, partnering closely with Sales, Purchasing, People Operations, Finance and Field Operations to support profitable growth and customer commitments.**Duties and Responsibilities**Operational Leadership* Provide executive oversight of all assigned manufacturing facilities, including production, safety, quality, maintenance, and logistics coordination* Establish and monitor KPIs related to throughput, labor efficiency, on time delivery, scrap, rework, warranty exposure, and safety performance* Drive consistency in manufacturing standards, work instructions, and quality expectations across locationsField Operations and Installation Oversight* Provide executive oversight of field‐based execution teams supporting customer fulfillment and installation activities* Ensure strong coordination between manufacturing output, delivery schedules, and field execution to minimize delays, rework, and warranty risk* Establish performance metrics for field operations, including job cycle time, callbacks, quality outcomes, safety performance, and customer experience* Partner with operational leaders to improve labor planning, productivity, and execution consistency across plant and field environmentsSafety and Compliance* Champion a strong, proactive safety culture across both manufacturing and field operations* Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable state and local workplace safety and employment regulations* Partner with People Operations and plant leaders on incident prevention, investigation, and corrective actionFinancial, Capacity and Pricing Leadership* Own manufacturing and field operations budgets, labor planning, productivity targets, and capital expenditures* Lead medium and long‐term capacity planning across production and field execution functions* Establish and maintain pricing strategies for manufactured products in partnership with Sales, ensuring pricing reflects operational costs, labor and capacity constraints, market conditions, and margin objectives* Provide guidance on pricing adjustments related to material volatility, labor availability, lead times, and operational complexity* Partner with Finance and Sales to ensure pricing discipline, margin protection, and consistent application of pricing frameworksCross Functional Partnership with Sales* Serve as a key partner to Sales leaders to support profitable growth and customer commitments* Align manufacturing capacity, field availability, lead times, and pricing decisions with sales strategies and customer expectations* Participate in escalation decisions related to complex bids, non‐standard work, or capacity‐constrained opportunitiesPeople and Leadership Development* Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing and field leadership teams* Establish strong performance management, succession planning, and leadership development practices* Partner with People Operations on workforce planning, compensation alignment, engagement, and retention strategiesContinuous Improvement* Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, safety, margin performance, and employee engagement* Encourage frontline and field involvement in problem‐solving and operational excellence initiatives* Perform other related duties as assigned**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree *required*; engineering, operations, or supply-chain related discipline *preferred** 12 - 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across manufacturing and/or operational execution environments* Experience in building materials, construction products, or related industries *strongly preferred** Demonstrated ability to lead both plant-based and field-based teams* Strong understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and their application to pricing and margin decisions* Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook* Class C driver’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record *required** Ability to speak, write, and read English *required*Leadership Competencies* Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills* Data-driven decision maker with strong financial acumen* Proven ability to scale sales organizations while improving margins* Strong communicator capable of influencing at all organizational levels* Hands-on, humble leadership style aligned with PARR’s values of integrity, partnership, and long-term relationshipsInterpersonal Skills* Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment* Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types.
Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold* Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon to improve the workplace and outcomes for our customers* Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone, and public speaking to medium size groups* Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy* Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence* Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances* Ability to appropriately manage stress and interact with others**Working Conditions**Primarily based in an office environment with regular travel to PARR locations across the Pacific Northwest. Occasional overnight and out-of-state travel is required for meetings, industry events, and strategic engagements.Physical Requirements* Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time* Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment for an entire day* Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard* Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds and carry objects 50 feet* Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary* Both local and overnight travel may be required. Must be comfortable traveling by car or air as needed**Direct Reports**Direct reports- Plant General ManagersIndirect reports- Manufacturing
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