Chief Manufacturing Operations & ERP Excellence

Verus Aerospace; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee operational performance across the organization. In this role, you will own manufacturing operations execution and ensure alignment with customer demands and financial plans.

The ideal candidate will possess significant manufacturing leadership experience, with a deep understanding of ERP systems and a strong capability to enhance operational productivity and accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in senior leadership (Director level or above).
• Aerospace or complex manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own full operational execution cadence across all timelines.
• Establish clear KPIs and lead structured operating reviews.
• Drive performance against revenue, margin, and productivity targets.

Skills

Master scheduling

Financial acumen

Labor efficiency

ERP governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations Management

MBA

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

BI/dashboard reporting tools

Job description

Verus Aerospace is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee operational performance across the organization. In this role, you will own manufacturing operations execution and ensure alignment with customer demands and financial plans.

The ideal candidate will possess significant manufacturing leadership experience, with a deep understanding of ERP systems and a strong capability to enhance operational productivity and accountability.