Job Description
VP of Operations - Manufacturing

ILOnsite - Relocation Assistance

Up to $240K + Bonus

Summary

Our client, a growing manufacturer of aerospace components, is seeking a hands-on VP of Operations to own manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and facilities across 2 U.S. sites. This is a high-mix, low-volume environment that demands equal comfort setting strategy and working issues directly on the shop floor.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including senior leadership with direct P&L accountability

Demonstrated hands-on leadership style with regular, active presence on the production floor

Experience owning results across Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities

Experience operating in a high-mix, low-volume (or engineer-to-order) manufacturing environment

Background in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred; comparable regulated industries considered)

Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S)

Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

US citizens or Perm Green Card Holders only

Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related manufacturing field

Responsibilities

Manage, develop, and lead the Operations organization across both manufacturing sites

Own results for Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities

Oversee all aspects of supply chain including planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and on-time delivery

Drive site productivity improvements and continuous performance gains

Support growth objectives through both revenue goals and new product development

Coordinate budgets, capacity planning, manpower utilization, equipment, and facilities across all operations functions

Establish and maintain standard work, delivery, productivity, and quality metrics on the production floor

Develop, train, and advise managers and supervisors; administer company policies and procedures

Ensure operations conform to federal, state, local, and industry-specific regulations and specifications

Actively engage with employees, supervisors, and managers on the shop floor at both sites

Nice to Have

MBA or advanced business degree

Formal Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)

Prior experience in aerospace component manufacturing

Experience operating across multiple manufacturing sites