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Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.

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 Position Summary:
 
 
 
 Reporting to the COO, this leader will drive strategic manufacturing initiatives including new factory launches, network optimization, capacity planning, and the deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies across a 3,000-employee custom engineering and production environment. The Vice President of Advanced Manufacturing is responsible for designing, scaling, and optimizing the company&rsquo;s manufacturing network to support rapid growth in the power distribution industry. This role ensures the organization is building the right capacity, in the right locations, with the right technologies&mdash;while enabling plant teams to remain focused on safe, efficient day-to-day operations.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Lead Factory Openings &amp; Network Expansion
 
 
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 Own end-to-end execution of new manufacturing site launches, from concept through full production ramp.
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 Define site selection criteria, facility design, layout optimization, and capacity modeling.
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 Develop automation strategies, equipment specifications, and capital plans aligned to product and volume requirements.
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 Coordinate cross-functional efforts (Engineering, Supply Chain, HR, IT) to ensure successful and timely launches.
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 Establish scalable operating models that enable long-term growth and repeatability
 
 
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 Oversee Factory Closures &amp; Consolidations
 
 
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 Lead strategic evaluations of manufacturing footprint to optimize cost, efficiency, and service levels.
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 Develop and execute consolidation and closure plans, including asset redeployment and workforce transition strategies.
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 Mitigate operational, financial, and customer risks throughout transitions.
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 Ensure continuity of supply and minimal disruption to production and delivery commitments.
 
 
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 Drive Enterprise-Wide Capacity Planning
 
 
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 Build and maintain a comprehensive view of manufacturing capacity across all sites (labor, equipment, and throughput).
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 Identify constraints, bottlenecks, and underutilized assets.
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 Develop scenario models to support demand planning, capital allocation, and network strategy.
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 Partner with commercial and operations teams to proactively align capacity with growth projections.
 
 
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 Expand Capacity in Cost-Effective Ways
 
 
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 Lead initiatives to increase output through debottlenecking, line balancing, and process optimization.
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 Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and labor productivity.
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 Implement flexible manufacturing strategies to adapt to product mix and demand variability.
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 Prioritize and execute targeted capital investments with strong ROI discipline.
 
 
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 Leverage Technology &amp; Automation
 
 
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 Champion the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies including automation, robotics, and digital tools.
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 Deploy data analytics and performance systems to improve visibility, decision-making, and throughput.
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 Standardize scalable technology solutions across the manufacturing network.
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 Partner with IT and Engineering to modernize systems and enable smart factory capabilities.
 
 
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 Ensure Operational Excellence Across Sites
 
 
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 Establish and drive consistent standards for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
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 Implement best practices and continuous improvement methodologies across all facilities.
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 Monitor performance metrics and ensure accountability to operational targets.
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 Build a culture of discipline, reliability, and continuous improvement.
 
 
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 Partner Across the Enterprise
 
 
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 Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, HR, and IT to align manufacturing strategy with business objectives.
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 Support new product introductions by ensuring manufacturing readiness and scalability.
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 Provide strategic input into long-term growth planning, capital strategy, and operational investments.
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 Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on manufacturing and capacity-related decisions.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including multi-site responsibility.
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 Proven track record leading factory startups, expansions, and network optimization initiatives.
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 Deep expertise in custom/engineered-to-order manufacturing environments (e.g., power distribution equipment, electrical systems, industrial fabrication).
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 Strong background in capacity planning, automation, and operational excellence methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
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 Demonstrated success deploying advanced manufacturing technologies and driving measurable productivity gains.
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 Experience managing large-scale capital projects and complex cross-functional initiatives.
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 Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
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 Strong executive presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
 
 
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 Core Competencies &amp; Behaviors
 
 
 
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 Strategic thinker with the ability to translate growth plans into executable manufacturing strategies.
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 Hands-on leader who can operate at both the conceptual and operational levels.
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 Highly collaborative, with a partnership-oriented mindset across functions and sites.
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 Results-driven with a strong focus on cost discipline, scalability, and execution excellence.
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 Change agent capable of leading transformation in a fast-growing, evolving organization.
 
 
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 Salary Description
 
 
 up to $295,000
 
 
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VP, Advanced Manufacturing

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