Vice President Process - Cranes ETO

About the Company and Role:\n\nThis opportunity is with a well-established global manufacturer known for its innovative engineered-to-order solutions. Specializing in serving industrial customers across the Americas, the company excels in delivering custom-built equipment tailored to meet complex customer requirements. With a strong market presence and dedication to technological excellence, it has positioned itself as a leading provider in the engineered-to-order manufacturing sector. The company supports a collaborative work environment with a hybrid work model, combining on-site and remote work to enhance flexibility and productivity. Based in Houston, TX, this hybrid role requires four days onsite and one day remote, offering candidates a balance between engagement with the team and focused individual work. Competitive compensation is offered, including base salary plus an annual bonus component, reflecting the company’s commitment to rewarding performance and leadership excellence.\n\nAbout the Role:\n\nThe role of Vice President for the Engineered-to-Order Manufacturing division offers a rare executive leadership opportunity within an established and growing business unit. This role carries full profit and loss responsibility, reflecting the strategic importance and operational breadth of the division within the larger corporate landscape. As Vice President, you will lead business strategy execution across multiple disciplines, including manufacturing, engineering, sales, project execution, and aftermarket operations. You will oversee multiple manufacturing facilities while leading senior leadership teams and fostering a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture. The position demands a seasoned executive with expertise in engineered-to-order environments, who can drive revenue growth, boost profitability, and ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement across all business functions. You will serve as a key driver for strategic growth initiatives, customer satisfaction, and business development activities. This leadership position not only offers significant autonomy but also the chance to influence a critical segment of the business, impacting market success and long-term sustainability. The Vice President will build and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders, championing initiatives that promote innovation and efficiency while aligning operations with overarching corporate goals. The ability to develop sound strategies and translate these into effective operational execution is paramount. The role demands an individual with excellent leadership and mentoring skills, capable of developing senior teams and managing complex industrial operations. Experience with engineered-to-order manufacturing, especially in sectors involving overhead cranes, process cranes, hoists, material handling equipment, welding, fabrication, machining, or custom-engineered capital equipment, will be highly valued. This is a prime opportunity for an executive leader to assume business ownership at a high level and contribute meaningfully to the growth and operational excellence of a respected global manufacturing firm.