Operations
Operations expertise
Target executives who treat throughput, downtime, and workforce dynamics as governing metrics for operational excellence.
- Constraint + OEE analysis
- Skill + labor availability
- Safety + compliance history
Advanced Manufacturing solutions
The modern industrial backbone
The definition of operational excellence is evolving. We connect organizations with board leaders capable of bridging the gap between legacy production and digital intelligence—navigating global supply chain volatility, implementing smart factory infrastructure, and driving margin expansion in a complex economy.
Search teams respect union partnerships, community agreements, and ESG commitments for every site.
Board Oversight
Operational Strategy
Phase 2 Build
OEE Target
85%
Safety (TRIR)
0.0
Yield
99.2%
Board & Committee Leadership
1
Independent Director
Lean Transformation
2
Operations Committee Chair
ISO 9001 Governance
3
Supply Chain Advisor
Global Logistics
Capital Project Alert: New production line commissioning requires full board oversight by Q3.
Factory signals
Advanced Manufacturing market insights
Line diagnostics, digital thread roadmaps, and capital checkpoints in one view.
Digital thread
OT/IT integration expertise
Identify leaders with proven experience unifying operational and IT systems, including MES, ERP, PLM, and data integration requirements.
- System upgrade requirements
- Automation + robotics investments
- Data + analytics maturity
Capital
Capital planning expertise
Evaluate candidates on their experience with incentive programs, capex management, and ROI achievement in manufacturing environments.
- Incentive + grant analysis
- Capex gating + approvals
- Board + regulator comms timelines
Site modernization focus
Leadership signals manufacturers prioritize during modernization
Plant immersion tours
Leaders with experience mapping OT/IT realities across plants.
- Constraint + throughput mapping
- Safety + workforce readiness
- Union + community considerations
Capital + incentive context
Leaders who align incentives, grants, and capex with execution plans.
- Compliance + reporting requirements
- Finance + government affairs alignment
- ROI + payback experience
Digital thread acceleration
Leaders who align CIO, engineering, and operations on unified roadmaps.
- MES/ERP upgrade experience
- Automation + robotics pilots
- Data + analytics enablement
Search teams
Plant + HQ operator teams
Ventrix teams mix former plant managers, transformation leaders, and finance partners for dual-track accountability.
- Plant operations understanding
- Digital and automation transformation experience
- Union and community relationship management
Supply Chain Velocity
Inventory98%
Active
On-Time100%
Efficiency
+24%
Lead Time
-2 Days
Market research
Manufacturing market intelligence
Identify qualified candidates by researching supplier trends, incentive programs, and leadership movements across manufacturing regions.
- Reshoring and incentive program understanding
- Labor and retention trend awareness
- Capital project experience
UNIT-849
Precision99.99%
Efficiency
System Online
1,240 UPH
Throughput Velocity
Leadership alignment
Transformation expertise
Calibrate candidates against their experience with modernization, expansion, and consolidation initiatives in manufacturing.
- Automation and workforce transformation experience
- Capital and ROI management track record
- Multi-plant governance experience
Digital Thread
ConnectedERP / Finance
MES / Production
SCADA / Shop Floor
Insight: Real-time visibility improved by 45%.
Signals & context
How Ventrix sequences Advanced Manufacturing engagements
Discovery through onboarding keeps regulators, boards, founders, and investors aligned.
1
Discovery
Plant + stakeholder discovery
Access leadership talent with on-site fluency by visiting sites (virtual or in person) and meeting with plant and HQ leaders.
Align on mandate requirements and stakeholder dynamics.
2
Research
Executive talent identification
Identify qualified candidates by researching supplier trends, incentive programs, and workforce dynamics.
Factor in relocation, compensation, and succession considerations.
3
Candidate calibration
Candidate evaluation
Calibrate finalists against their experience with automation, workforce management, and capital planning.
Prioritize board, union, and regulator requirements.
4
Onboarding
Ramp support
Secure leaders who can manage key stakeholders and drive immediate transition momentum.
Address modernization KPI requirements and communication needs.
Connected solutions
Link manufacturing programs to Ventrix teams.
Connect enterprise teams for flagship plants with startup squads covering innovation labs or pilot lines.
Case studies for semiconductor + EV programs are queued for the next release.
Manufacturing FAQs
Yes. We prioritize leadership profiles per facility and can identify interim leadership options when needed.