Aerospace COO: Scale Production & Operations

W3Global; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

W3Global seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead manufacturing, supply chain, and operations for a rapidly expanding aerospace and defense business. You will translate strategic goals into production plans, staffing, and capital allocation, while building scalable systems and leadership.

This hands-on executive role demands delivering safety, quality, and cost improvements. The COO will drive efficiency, customer alignment, and enterprise-wide operating cadence, working with the CEO and

Qualifications

• Executive-level leadership experience in large-scale manufacturing.
• Proven ability to scale operations while improving safety and quality.
• Experience with aerospace, defense, or complex production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and operations across multiple functions.
• Translate strategic objectives into production, staffing, and capital plans.
• Establish KPIs, escalation paths, and disciplined execution.
• Drive year-over-year growth with practical Lean and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operational planning

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Supply chain management

Production scheduling

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/operations/business

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

W3Global seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead manufacturing, supply chain, and operations for a rapidly expanding aerospace and defense business. You will translate strategic goals into production plans, staffing, and capital allocation, while building scalable systems and leadership.

This hands-on executive role demands delivering safety, quality, and cost improvements. The COO will drive efficiency, customer alignment, and enterprise-wide operating cadence, working with the CEO and