Join the private network for
manufacturing executives.
Vanguard Summit is a highly vetted membership community for manufacturing leaders, plant managers, and operations executives.
Vanguard Summit members lead manufacturing operations across diverse industries worldwide.
From automotive to aerospace, from food processing to electronics. All our members seek belonging, support, and connection with a selective group of their peers.
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Automotive Plant Manager
Leading lean manufacturing initiatives across multiple facilities with 20+ years optimizing production efficiency.
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Aerospace Operations VP
Overseeing complex supply chain operations and quality systems for next-generation aircraft components.
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Food Processing Executive
Driving automation and sustainability initiatives across global food manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing leadership is demanding.
You have to make critical decisions every day balancing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost with limited resources and tight deadlines. It's demanding.
In our experience, the best way to overcome operational challenges is to learn from the successes and failures of other manufacturing leaders who've navigated similar situations.
Whether you're running a plant in Detroit, managing operations in North Carolina, or overseeing facilities across multiple states, finding your peer group is tough.
But when you do find them, it's transformative.
And that's what Vanguard Summit is for.
Joining Vanguard Summit gives you immediate access to a network of manufacturing executives who face the same operational challenges as you. Members consistently call it "game changing".
Member Benefits
THE VANGUARD FIVE
Our flagship membership tier for manufacturing leaders
Monthly Operations Groups
A group of 8 manufacturing executives with an expert facilitator, sharing operational insights and best practices to optimize your manufacturing processes.
Digital Community
Access to a digital community of manufacturing leaders who provide tactical advice, industry insights, and weekly operational updates.
In-Person Events
Plant tours, executive dinners, and annual manufacturing summit focused on lean operations, automation, and supply chain optimization.
Expert Workshops & Training
Access to manufacturing consultants, lean experts, and industry leaders who share cutting-edge methodologies in operations excellence.
Industry Partnerships
Exclusive access to manufacturing technology vendors, preferred supplier networks, and industry-specific tools and resources.
Who's right for Vanguard Summit...and who isn't?
The average Vanguard Summit member oversees manufacturing operations with $50M+ in annual production value, with a minimum requirement of managing facilities with $10M+ annual output or 100+ employees. You must be a plant manager, operations director, VP of manufacturing, or similar executive role.
Each applicant is interviewed and highly vetted with only an 8% acceptance rate. To keep Vanguard Summit intimate we're limiting the community to only 500 manufacturing executives across North America.
Ready to connect with your manufacturing peers? Apply below.