Chief Operating Officer

Rise Technical; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical in Dayton, Ohio, seeks a COO/VP of Operations to join as a true #2 leader for an aerospace and defense manufacturer with 50+ years of history, targeting major growth and long-term succession planning.

You will own on-site manufacturing operations, drive performance, and build the structure, processes, and leadership needed to support rapid expansion while working closely with the C-suite and key stakeholders to execute strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or business is required.
• Proven experience leading aerospace/defense or manufacturing operations through growth.
• Track record of guiding organizations through significant expansion.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing operations and drive performance for rapid growth.
• Lead organizational change and develop structure, processes, and leadership.
• Partner with C-suite and stakeholders on strategic operational decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or business

Job description

$220,000 - $250,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Executive Ownership + Succession Planning + High-Growth Manufacturing

Dayton, OH (Commutable from: Kettering, Beavercreek, Centerville, Oakwood, Moraine, Fairborn, Huber Heights, Miamisburg)

Are you a COO, VP of Operations, or Operations Director looking for a true #2 leadership role where you can help scale an established aerospace and defense manufacturer through major growth and long-term succession planning?

This is a rare opportunity to join a business with 50+ years of history and a close-knit, on-site leadership team, where you will play a key part in operational strategy, execution, and customer-facing leadership as the company targets significant expansion over the next four years.

You’ll take ownership across manufacturing operations, driving performance and building the structure, processes, and leadership needed to support rapid growth, working closely with the C-suite and key stakeholders.

As a result of continued growth plans and ambitious objectives, they are now looking to bring in a proven operations leader to help take the organization to the next level.

This role would suit an experienced operations leader from aerospace, defense, or manufacturing, looking for a senior position with real influence, long-term impact, and the chance to be part of a high-growth journey.

The Role:

• Senior on-site leadership position overseeing manufacturing operations
• Leading the organization through significant growth and operational change
• Customer-facing role, working with key internal and external stakeholders

The Person:

• Leadership experience within aerospace, defense, or manufacturing
• Demonstrated experience leading organizations through significant growth
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, or business

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