VP of Production and Manufacturing

Role summary

VP of Production and Manufacturing is a full-time role at The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-10. Salary: USD 90,000–95,000 per year. Experience level: 10+.

Job title

VP of Production and Manufacturing

Company

The Lighthouse for The Blind in New Orleans

Location

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Employment type

full-time

Category

Software Engineering

Salary

USD 90,000–95,000 per year

Experience level

10+

Date posted

2026-10-10

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President (VP) of Production and Manufacturing (P&M) is an integral member of the executive management team, who leads all production and manufacturing activities for Lighthouse Louisiana. The VP of P&M reports directly to the President and CEO, develops strategies and oversees the execution of objectives to attain short-term and long-term production and manufacturing goals. The VP of P&M establishes production/manufacturing policies and procedures that promote organizational vision and culture, supports business growth, and minimizes risk for the organization. This position oversees all Lighthouse P&M and shipping and receiving operations, collaborating with the President & CEO and other executive management as appropriate, to ensure consistent, appropriate procedures are established and adhered to according to sound business practices in P&M so the core mission of the Lighthouse is carried out and adequate revenue is generated through the social enterprise system to promote the stability and sustainability of the Lighthouse’s business model.

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Vice President of Production & Manufacturing will be responsible for the following core job duties:

Global Responsibilities

Provide leadership, strategy, planning, and guidance for all Lighthouse Louisiana production & manufacturing, consistent with the organization’s goals and mission.

Be instrumental in developing a culture that emphasizes high quality service, diversity, and inclusion that supports the core mission of the Lighthouse and all Lighthouse employees.

Develop procedures for day-to-day management of all P&M and shipping/receiving operations, while supporting and leading mid-level managers to successfully carry out the social enterprise objectives of the Lighthouse.

Demonstrates strong, creative, energetic, strategic leadership on all social enterprise initiatives and sets ambitious, but attainable goals to increase the Lighthouse’s P&M footprint and to better support our employees, customers, and business partners.

Develop and manage strategies to ensure goals are achieved from both a social enterprise and financial standpoint. Strives to develop a social enterprise model that is sustainable and revenue-generating to ensure Lighthouse longevity and growth.

Assist the CEO in developing strategies to meet organizational performance metrics and capabilities for the social enterprise system. Develop production, manufacturing, shipping, and receiving performance standards and standard operating procedures and work with other executive leaders and department leaders in the development of organizational performance metrics and strategies.

Develop a vision and set the strategic direction for P&M and shipping/receiving which all aligns with the Lighthouse business model, customer needs, growth potential and overall technology strategy.

Own and drive products’ lifecycles from design, launching and developing cross functional partnerships to ensure the successful deployment, production, and sale of Lighthouse products.

Oversee and manage every aspect of determining raw materials needs, machinery acquisition, maintenance, engineering, operations, product requirements and roadmaps to production/manufacturing sufficiency, including feasibility, labor, time, cost, sales, and impact to Lighthouse financial standing, and growth opportunities.

Pursue a deep understanding of user and customer needs through research and data analysis.

Build, mentor and manage a production team, including managers and production staff, as well as business partners, nurturing a customer-driven product culture with focus on the Lighthouse return on investment.

Manage and drive scalable processes and innovation around the product development cycle, collaborating with local, state, federal and national partners, and oversight entities as appropriate.

Develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of operations and identify areas of improvement.

Collaborate across teams to communicate product strategies with internal and external stakeholders and adjust priorities according to feedback received.

Collaborate with national partners, colleagues, peers, and other executive leaders to ensure a stable and successful social enterprise model.

Leadership

Manage and nurture a strong team of production, manufacturing, and shipping and receiving staff.

Evaluate staff, develop a strong sense of teamwork, and establish an environment of mentoring and support.

Coach the team, bring strategic focus, and foster a work ethic deeply rooted in innovation and a commitment to excellence.

Acquire a deep understanding of the mission and goals of the Lighthouse to enhance operationalizing the mission of the Lighthouse and the goals of the social enterprise model.

Perform duties with the highest integrity and in compliance with ethical practices.

Assist the CEO and other executive and senior leaders to accomplish organizational goals and set priorities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education : Bachelor’s degree in industrial manufacturing, engineering, business, or relevant field. Bachelor’s degree may be substituted with a minimum of4 years’ experience as a senior leader in production and manufacturing.

Special Knowledge or Skills : demonstrate high standards of speaking and writing; Must be able to communicate complex subjects clearly; Strong business acumen and market awareness; Outstanding people skills to build and cultivate relationships; Excellent manager who can work under pressure; Good knowledge of public relations; Proficient computer skills using business productivity tools ; Excellent working knowledge of industry platforms to advance objectives; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to effectively manage budgets and operations.

Experience : A successful history in leadership with at least 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing