Senior VP, U.S. Operations - Defense & Aerospace

Redwire; Huntsville (AL); Sur place; USD 220 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disablel

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Résumé du poste

Redwire is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead U.S. Defense Tech operations from San Luis Obispo, CA or Huntsville, AL.

You will provide executive oversight of manufacturing and engineering sites, align cross-site standards, and drive performance, safety, and regulatory compliance across AS9100, ISO, ITAR/EAR, FAA, and DOD frameworks. The role requires 15+ years in senior leadership with a proven track record of guiding General Managers, shaping strategy, and delivering scalable improvements

Qualifications

• 15+ years of senior leadership overseeing multi-site operations in defense, aerospace, UAS/UAV, or advanced manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead senior leaders such as General Managers.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and production planning.
• Expert understanding of AS9100, ISO, ITAR, EAR, FAA regulations, and DOD rules.
• ERP implementation experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute an integrated U.S. operations strategy aligned with corporate goals and market expansion priorities.
• Establish enterprise-wide operational standards, performance expectations, and cultural values for all General Managers.
• Act as a key advisor to the COO on operational readiness, capacity, risks, and long-term investment planning.
• Lead, mentor, and manage General Managers responsible for individual manufacturing and engineering facilities.
• Ensure operational consistency across sites in manufacturing processes, production planning, supply chain performance, quality systems, and customer delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives at all U.S. facilities, targeting efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Oversee site performance evaluations and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Support GM-level improvements to operational plans, workflows, and team effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory standards across all facilities, including AS9100, ISO standards, FAA rules, ITAR/EAR, and DOD-related compliance frameworks.
• Lead enterprise quality improvement and certification readiness efforts.
• Promote a strong safety culture and consistent hazard mitigation practices.
• Oversee all U.S. site-level P&L performance and financial execution.
• Guide GMs in budgeting, cost control, and data-driven decision-making.
• Evaluate and implement enterprise-wide cost savings and scalability strategies.
• Partner with engineering, flight systems, quality, supply chain, HR, programs, and leadership to ensure coordination.
• Support GMs in strengthening cross-department collaboration.
• Participate in key customer relationships, program reviews, and strategic partnership initiatives.
• Ensure operational readiness and reliability for customers across all sites.
• Provide coaching, succession planning, and leadership training.
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver data-driven updates on performance for all U.S. facilities.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans with site GMs.

Connaissances

Senior leadership

Multi-site operations

Defense/aerospace

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Financial management

Communication

ERP implementation

Change management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Redwire is seeking a Senior Vice President to lead U.S. Defense Tech operations from San Luis Obispo, CA or Huntsville, AL.

You will provide executive oversight of manufacturing and engineering sites, align cross-site standards, and drive performance, safety, and regulatory compliance across AS9100, ISO, ITAR/EAR, FAA, and DOD frameworks. The role requires 15+ years in senior leadership with a proven track record of guiding General Managers, shaping strategy, and delivering scalable improvements