Vice President of Operations

Red Frog Solutions; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions in Goldsboro, NC seeks a VP of Operations to lead Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Process Engineering, and Maintenance. This hands-on, senior leadership role reports to the President and requires driving on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement across the operation.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business, 10+ years in manufacturing operations with 5+ years in leadership, and a proven Lean transformation track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business is required.
• 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Hands-on track record improving on-time delivery, quality, productivity and cost.
• Experience leading supply chain, production planning, and ERP-driven scheduling.
• Lean and continuous improvement leadership demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance with full accountability for operational results.
• Set and execute the operations strategy as a member of the senior leadership team.
• Drive on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction in partnership with Quality and other functional leaders.
• Lead Lean, safety, and productivity initiatives to maximize capacity and reduce scrap and rework.
• Provide strategic direction for Supply Chain to support profit, delivery, quality, and compliance goals.
• Build and administer operating and capital budgets for departments, equipment, facilities, and staffing.
• Strengthen production scheduling and monitoring systems and leverage the ERP to reduce manual work.
• Partner with EHS to maintain a safe, compliant work environment.
• Develop direct reports, build succession, and foster a positive, engaged workforce culture.
• Report operational performance and present business updates to leadership.

Skills

Lean & continuous improvement

Leadership

Operations management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Tools

ERP scheduling

Job description

Goldsboro, United States | Posted on 11/03/2026

Goldsboro, NC (Raleigh area) - Relocation Assistance

Up to $200K base salary + Strong Bonus + ESOs

Summary

Our client, a growing manufacturer serving commercial aerospace and defense customers, is seeking an energetic, hands-on VP of Operations to lead manufacturing, supply chain, process engineering, and maintenance. Reporting to the President, this leader will re-energize the team, restore operational momentum, and build the foundation for the next phase of growth. This is a high-visibility role on the senior leadership team with a clear path for career advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business
• 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, including 5+ years in leadership, preferably with multi-function oversight
• Hands-on track record improving on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and cost
• Demonstrated Lean and continuous improvement leadership
• Experience leading supply chain, production planning, and ERP-driven scheduling
• High-energy, visible leader who builds morale and accountability on the shop floor
• Willingness to travel approximately 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance with full accountability for operational results
• Set and execute the operations strategy as a member of the senior leadership team
• Drive on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction in partnership with Quality and other functional leaders
• Lead Lean, safety, and productivity initiatives to maximize capacity, control overtime, and reduce scrap and rework
• Provide strategic direction for Supply Chain to support profit, delivery, quality, and compliance goals
• Build and administer operating and capital budgets for departments, equipment, facilities, and staffing
• Strengthen production scheduling and monitoring systems and leverage the ERP to reduce manual work
• Partner with EHS to maintain a safe, compliant work environment
• Develop direct reports, build succession, and foster a positive, engaged workforce culture
• Report operational performance and present business updates to leadership