Vice President of Operations

## **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 man…