Chief Manufacturing Officer

Location: United States

Workplace Type: Remote (Travel as Required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Executive / C-Suite

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Opportunity: Recruvo Staffing is seeking an accomplished Chief Manufacturing Officer for an executive-level opportunity with an emerging industrial technology company. The organization focuses on Industrial AI, advanced manufacturing, industrial automation, and AI-enabled energy management. Its goal is to integrate artificial intelligence with modern manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, quality, reliability, scalability, and energy efficiency across industrial environments.

Position Overview: The Chief Manufacturing Officer will provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing operations, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, quality, industrialization, and manufacturing technology development. Reporting directly to the CEO, this executive will play a critical role in establishing scalable manufacturing systems, driving technology-enabled transformation, and supporting long-term industrial growth. The successful candidate will bring extensive executive-level manufacturing experience, strong strategic judgment, and a demonstrated ability to lead complex manufacturing organizations.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute the company's long-term manufacturing strategy and roadmap. Establish scalable manufacturing systems, operational standards, and leadership structures. Lead advanced manufacturing, automation, digital manufacturing, and AI-enabled production initiatives. Improve productivity, quality, reliability, cost efficiency, and manufacturing capacity. Oversee manufacturing engineering, industrialization, process development, and technology integration. Direct manufacturing footprint strategy, capacity planning, capital investments, and expansion initiatives. Evaluate manufacturing technologies, equipment, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and strategic production partners. Support new product introduction, manufacturing readiness, and commercialization. Collaborate with engineering, AI, product, commercial, and executive leadership teams. Develop and mentor senior manufacturing leaders and cross-functional teams. Establish manufacturing performance standards, governance frameworks, and operational KPIs. Represent the organization in strategic manufacturing partnerships and executive-level industry engagements.

Required Qualifications: Extensive experience in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, industrial automation, or related industrial sectors. Significant executive leadership experience at the Chief, President, EVP, SVP, or equivalent enterprise level. Proven success leading complex, multi-site or global manufacturing organizations. Demonstrated experience in manufacturing transformation, modernization, automation, and industrialization. Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, engineering, quality management, automation, and operational excellence. Expertise in manufacturing economics, capital planning, productivity improvement, and capacity management. Experience overseeing significant capital investment programs, supplier networks, and cross-functional organizations. Excellent executive communication, strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to operate effectively in an entrepreneurial, early-stage technology environment.

Preferred Experience: Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Advanced and Smart Manufacturing
• Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Manufacturing Automation and Robotics
• Digital Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Predictive Maintenance
• Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)
• Digital TwinsEnergy-Efficient Manufacturing
• Global Manufacturing Strategy
• Multi-Site Manufacturing Leadership
• Manufacturing Transformation
• Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Shape the manufacturing strategy of an emerging industrial technology company.
• Work directly with the CEO and executive leadership team.
• Build next-generation manufacturing capabilities from an early stage.
• Lead the integration of AI, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Influence strategic decisions involving capital investment, manufacturing infrastructure, and long-term expansion.
• Play a defining role in shaping the future of intelligent manufacturing.

How to Apply: Qualified professionals interested in this executive opportunity are encouraged to submit their applications through LinkedIn. Recruitment Partner: Recruvo Staffing