VP of Manufacturing

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1521
  • Salary: $158,000 - $189,600

FirstFour Staffing is seeking a Vice President of Manufacturing to provide strategic and operational leadership for a large-scale production facility.

Vice President of Manufacturing
Bay Minette, AL | Full-Time | Executive Leadership

Summary
The Vice President of Manufacturing provides strategic leadership over production operations, engineering, and scheduling, with a strong focus on lean practices and continuous improvement. This executive role is accountable for achieving excellence in safety, quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery while serving as a key member of the senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute short- and long-term operational strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Lead production operations, manufacturing engineering, and scheduling with a focus on safety, quality, and cost control.
  • Champion lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Oversee labor utilization, staffing, training, and employee development programs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems.
  • Partner with leadership on investment decisions, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
  • Maintain strong employee relations, morale, and culture through effective communication and leadership.
  • Provide timely delivery of products and components while maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; MBA a plus. Equivalent proven leadership experience will be considered.
  • 8–10 years of progressive operations experience, with prior executive/people leadership required.
  • Strong background in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (AS400/BPCS experience a plus).
  • Skilled in data analytics, KPI tracking, and executive-level reporting.

Why Apply

  • Executive leadership role with full operational oversight
  • Collaborative, positive work culture with strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement
  • Opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy and long-term growth

 

Civil Drafter

  • Location: Fairhope, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1500
  • Salary: $50,000 - $80,000

FirstFour Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Civil Drafter for a direct hire opportunity with an established architectural consulting firm specializing in civil and municipal engineering. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team focused on delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the Gulf Coast region.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare detailed civil drawings and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Assist engineers in developing design plans for site layouts, grading, utilities, roadways, and drainage systems
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure accurate documentation
  • Revise drawings based on engineering feedback and project requirements
  • Ensure drafting standards and quality control protocols are consistently met
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and surveyors to support efficient project delivery

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in civil drafting or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required
  • Knowledge of civil site design standards and utility layouts
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Associate degree or certification in Drafting, CAD Technology, or related discipline preferred

Senior Internal Auditor

  • Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1428
  • Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

FirstFour Group, the Gulf Coast’s premier source for specialized professional talent acquisition, is seeking to identify a Senior Internal Auditor, on behalf of our client, and international manufacturer in Corpus Christie TX.
Responsibilities include:

  • Conduct financial, operational and compliance audits from planning phase to completion.
  • Development of risk assessments and audit plan, control design, and deficiency remediation
  • Manage annual compliance plan
  • Participate in Internal Assurance related special projects

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related required. Masters preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years of internal audit experience in a large manufacturing environment (Equivalent statutory audit experience considered in lieu of)
  • Experience with SAP, analytical tools in Audit
  • Ability to travel within the US and internationally (Up to 40%)
  • Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish)

This position offers a competitive salary plus bonus incentive, 401K (match), Health, prescription drug, dental, vision, life. and disability insurance.
 

Mechanical Engineering Manager

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1358
  • Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

FirstFour Staffing is assisting a client in their search for a Mechanical Engineering Manager. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer
  • Preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals
  • Checking calculations
  • Progressing all department work
  • Leading and directing the work of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
  • Determining technical adequacy of drawings and calculations
  • Providing input to evaluations of Engineers I, II, III, Designers and Draftspersons
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines
  • Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers
  • Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion systems
  • Strong working knowledge of Maritime Regulatory Authorities (i.e. ABS, DNV, GL, NAVSEA, MIL, USCG, IMO, etc.)
  • US Citizenship

Marine / Mechanical Engineer:

  • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Marine or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent engineering degree or minimum 15 years of equivalent marine design experience
  • Thorough knowledge of ship and propulsion system design and operation
  • Thorough knowledge of engine alignment and shaft design and alignment
  • Thorough knowledge of HVAC design

TOOLS:
Computer – MS Office, AutoCAD
 

Civil Staff Engineer

  • Location: Baldwin County, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1342
  • Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

First Four is assisting a professional services civil engineering firm with their need for an EIT for a Civil / Site Engineer position with a growing firm in Baldwin County, AL

This role will perform a diverse variety of civil engineering functions to facilitate site design and development for private, municipal, state and federal clients of the firm.

Successful candidates will have a BS in Civil Engineering, be proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, ICPR, ALDOT, MS (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.

EIT is required along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in site development
 

Project Manager Land Development

  • Location: Daphne, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1340
  • Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

FirstFour is assisting a leading engineering services firm with their search for an Alabama licensed PE to serve in the role of Land Development Project Manager.

This position, based in Baldwin county, AL, offers career growth potential, a salary in the $90K – $110K range, plus an exceptional benefits package.

Successful candidates will have experience in all aspects of site planning and land development management experience in residential, commercial, retail, and institutional.

Other requirements of the role include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, an Alabama Professional Engineering license, with at least 10 years of land development experience.

Civil CAD Tech

  • Location: Fairhope, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #1113
  • Salary: $42,000 - $75,000

FirstFour Staffing is partnered with a respected architectural and design firm in Fairhope, AL to add a skilled Civil CAD Technician/Designer to their growing team. This is a full-time, onsite role focused on supporting civil engineering and site development projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce and revise drawings for site layout, grading, drainage, and utilities using AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Prepare detailed engineering plans, profiles, and specifications
  • Develop grading and road design plans in accordance with project requirements
  • Research and apply regulatory codes and design standards
  • Support the design of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, including master-planned communities
  • Assist in meeting project milestones within defined scope, budget, and timeline

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in civil engineering or site development design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Self-driven with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to quality, accuracy, and collaborative teamwork

This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic and established firm on impactful local development projects.
Apply now to be considered for this direct hire role!

Operational Technology Engineer

  • Location: Mobile, Alabama
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #986
  • Salary: $80,000 - $130,000

A leading manufacturing facility is seeking a Process Automation Engineer to manage Level 2 automation projects for rolling mill operations. This role focuses on developing and maintaining applications, HMI systems, databases, and hardware to support production efficiency and automation goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement process automation solutions for Hot and Cold Rolling Mills
  • Configure and support HMI systems (WinCC/Wonderware)
  • Develop applications using C#, C++, and SQL
  • Maintain and optimize relational databases (Oracle or SQL Server)
  • Coordinate user testing and conduct code reviews
  • Provide technical support and system customization, including third-party integrations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in automation, including:
  • Programming (C#, C++, SQL)
  • HMI systems
  • Database management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to quickly learn new technologies and troubleshoot system issues
  • Background in process manufacturing
  • Experience with cold rolling mill environments
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • High attention to detail and a structured approach to problem-solving
  • Professionalism, team collaboration, and a safety-first mindset

Work Environment:

  • Onsite in an industrial manufacturing setting

  • Monday to Friday, with flexibility for peak workload periods