Aerospace Ops Leader: Drive Production, Lean & Compliance

Averro

Kent (WA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

401(k) match

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Averro seeks a VP of Operations in Kent, WA to lead Production, Maintenance, Procurement and Safety for a 140-person operation. You will own delivery performance, drive cost savings, and steer capital planning with strong union relations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership with P&L and procurement/supply chain background, ideally in aerospace, plus ERP and advanced Excel proficiency. This is a full-time on-site role supporting AS9100/NADCAP readiness.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership with P&L, procurement or supply chain and union labor experience.
Experience in regulated, heavily audited industry (aerospace ideal), supplier-level; ERP; advanced Excel.
Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain preferred); work-authorized in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead Production, Maintenance, Procurement, and Safety (140 employees), owning on-time delivery, turnaround, and 4-6% annual cost savings.
Own capital planning, union relations and labor negotiations, and readiness for AS9100 and NADCAP audits.
Coach senior leaders and use data analysis to drive process improvement and headcount decisions.
Present financial and operational results to corporate leadership; partner with Finance and Sales.