VPs of Manufacturing can be seen as both the cheerleader and the whip. They will provide guidance and direction when needed to ensure that company goals are being met. 

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VPs have a heavy hand in setting company goals, metrics, and standards. They will provide technical guidance when difficulties arise and look for new capital equipment to better the manufacturing process. 

 

VPs are a critical part to the culture of the organization. They are managing the managers and building the culture from the top while the managers role it out. 

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Someone that has traits such as communication, technical knowledge, ability to drive results, desire to learn has the potential to be successful in this role.