VP of Operations
Star Plastics, Inc.Vice President of Operations Star Plastics, Inc. | Primary Location: Ravenswood / Millwood, West Virginia Executive Leadership Opportunity | Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations About Star Plastics Star Plastics, Inc. is a leading provider of custom-engineered thermoplastic compounding solutions headquartered in Ravenswood, West Virginia. With advanced technical capabilities, full-service laboratories, and a commitment to quality and customer responsiveness, Star Plastics delivers customized polymer solutions built on technical expertise, consistency, and service excellence. Position Overview Star Plastics is seeking a highly accomplished, strategic, and results-driven Vice President of Operations to lead and optimize manufacturing operations across the company's four locations. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this executive will play a critical role in driving operational performance, profitability, continuous improvement, and long-term business growth across the organization. The primary work location will be in West Virginia, with regular travel to the company's other facilities. This position requires approximately 50% travel to provide leadership, ensure operational consistency, develop management teams, and drive performance across all locations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, forward-thinking manufacturing executive with strong business acumen, a proven record of leading multi-site operations, and deep technical knowledge of engineering polymers, plastics compounding, and twin-screw extrusion processes. This role requires the ability to align people, processes, and technology across multiple facilities to strengthen operational efficiency, quality, accountability, and sustainable business growth. Key Responsibilities Strategic and Operational Leadership Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company objectives, growth initiatives, profitability, and long-term business performance. Provide executive leadership and oversight for manufacturing operations across all four company locations. Establish consistent operational standards, performance expectations, and accountability across facilities. Manufacturing Excellence Oversee production, planning, scheduling, inventory, and supply chain operations to optimize efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance. Drive consistency in manufacturing processes, resource utilization, and operational execution across all sites. Engineering and Technical Operations Provide executive oversight of manufacturing engineering, process optimization, equipment investments, maintenance, and technical capabilities. Support technology investments and process improvements that enhance production capabilities and product quality. Continuous Improvement Champion lean manufacturing, process standardization, workflow optimization, and data-driven performance improvements. Identify and implement opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and strengthen operational performance. Financial Performance Manage operational budgets, capital expenditures, resource allocation, cost reduction initiatives, and key performance indicators to improve profitability. Monitor facility performance and implement strategies to achieve financial and operational objectives. Quality, Safety, and Compliance Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and quality while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, environmental, and quality management standards. Partner with Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety leadership to strengthen employee engagement, workplace safety, and organizational accountability. Talent Development and Leadership Build, mentor, and lead high-performing operational teams across all locations. Develop facility leadership capabilities, strengthen succession planning, and promote consistent management practices. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee engagement. Technology and Innovation Lever…