Job Summary:

The VPO is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and materials management. This executive role ensures operational excellence through strategic planning, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The VPO plays a critical role in achieving performance goals, driving productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. As a key member of the leadership team, this position contributes to the overall direction of the business and maintains strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Lead manufacturing operations including production, supply chain and materials.
• Develop and execute CAPEX and productivity plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive performance metrics including on-time delivery, first pass yield, inventory levels, and sales per head.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, open communication, and concurrent manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and customers to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and producible solutions.
• Ensure technical support for production processes with accurate tools, equipment, and documentation.
• Establish plant performance targets and monitor progress against objectives.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets and track expenditures.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation across departments and functional groups.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities for high-potential employees.
• Maintain flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic aerospace environment.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Code of Conduct and ethics.
• Participate in strategic planning and executive reviews as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What sets you apart:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing and in the aerospace and defense sector or engineering components.
• Experience with high mix / low volume operations and aftermarket servicing.
• Background in purchasing and materials management is desirable.
• Proven ability to drive operational initiatives and achieve measurable performance metrics.
• Strong leadership presence with a track record of building high-performance teams and developing future leaders.
• Ability to develop and execute operations strategies that align with market trends and business priorities.
• Skilled in fact-based persuasion and building consensus across internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsive and adaptable to customer needs with a commitment to delivering value.
• Champion of innovation and continuous improvement with a bias for action and urgency.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with high ethical standards.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.

Competencies:
• Focus on the Customer
• Stakeholder Management
• Follow Through
• Performance Focus
• Innovation
• Engaging Others
• Presentation
• Proactive Action Focus
• Leadership
• Vision
• Collaboration
• Navigating Ambiguity
• Effective Communication
• Strategic Decision Making
• Talent Insight

Physical Requirements:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in office setting.

Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly in person, over the telephone, and on the production floor.

Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of manufactured parts and reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Must be able to work on a computer for long periods of time.

Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted, including assisting co-workers when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient manual dexterity to perform the requisite manufacturing duties. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY:

Employee shall be fully acquainted with all safety policies and procedures of the company.

DISCLAIMER:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements of duties or responsibilities does not exclude them from the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.