Company Description
Little Falls Alloys, Inc. is a premier manufacturer of precision wire products, proudly serving global industries from our headquarters in Paterson, New Jersey since 1943. With over 80 years of technical expertise, we specialize in producing high-performance wire in a variety of profiles, engineered for exceptional consistency, tight tolerances, and superior quality.
Our products are crafted from premium materials including beryllium copper, copper, nickel, brass, and bronze, and support critical applications across aerospace, medical, defense, and electronics sectors.
Now part of Custom Wire Products (CWP) following our 2025 acquisition, Little Falls Alloys is entering a new phase of growth - expanding capabilities, investing in state-of-the-art technology, and strengthening our position as an industry leader in specialty wire manufacturing.
Role Description
The Vice President of Manufacturing is a full-time, on-site executive leadership role based in Paterson, NJ. This individual will oversee all day-to-day manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure world-class operational performance across production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain functions.
The VP of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth, building high-performing teams, and advancing the company’s modernization initiatives in alignment with CWP’s broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for all manufacturing functions
- Lead, mentor, and develop a strong, accountable operations team
- Optimize production efficiency, quality, and safety performance
- Drive process improvement, automation, and lean manufacturing initiatives
- Oversee supply chain and materials management to ensure on-time delivery
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and executive leadership to meet company goals
- Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and regulations
Qualifications
- Proven success in manufacturing leadership, preferably at the VP or Director level
- Strong background in manufacturing operations, process optimization, and operational excellence
- Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management and resource planning
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
- Experience within aerospace, automotive, medical device, defense, telecommunications, or electronics industries strongly preferred
