Hands-On VP of Operations - Aerospace Manufacturing (IL)

redfrogsolutions; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

redfrogsolutions seeks a hands-on Vice President of Operations for a growing aerospace components manufacturer. You will own manufacturing, supply chain, quality and facilities across two U.S.

sites in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment, balancing strategy with on‑the‑floor leadership. You should have 15+ years in manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility, a track record of improving quality and delivery, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience with senior leadership and P&L accountability.
• Hands-on leadership with active presence on the production floor.
• Experience owning Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities.
• Experience in high-mix, low-volume or engineer-to-order environments.
• Background in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred).
• Lean manufacturing knowledge: Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
• US citizens or Perm Green Card holders only.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related manufacturing field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations across two manufacturing sites.
• Own metrics for Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities.
• Oversee supply chain: planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and on-time delivery.
• Drive site productivity and continuous performance gains.
• Support growth objectives including revenue goals and new product development.
• Coordinate budgets, capacity planning, manpower utilization, equipment, and facilities.
• Establish standard work, delivery, productivity, and quality metrics on the shop floor.
• Develop and mentor managers and supervisors; enforce company policies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, regulatory requirements.
• Engage with employees and management across both sites.

Skills

P&L accountability

Shop floor leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Regulated manufacturing

Travel readiness

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

redfrogsolutions seeks a hands-on Vice President of Operations for a growing aerospace components manufacturer. You will own manufacturing, supply chain, quality and facilities across two U.S.

sites in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment, balancing strategy with on‑the‑floor leadership. You should have 15+ years in manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility, a track record of improving quality and delivery, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.