Vice President Operations

LHH; Goldsboro (NC); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 270 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

LHH seeks an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead engineering, manufacturing and associated operations in an aerospace-driven environment. You will drive operational excellence, oversee production planning, quality, and delivery while ensuring compliance with strict aerospace standards.

You will build and mentor cross-functional teams, implement Lean initiatives, and align capabilities with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Significant leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing, preferably in a senior operations or executive-level position.
• Strong background overseeing both engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex manufacturing operations, production teams, and engineering organizations.
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and operational profitability.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, engineering, production, quality, and related operational functions.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, delivery commitments, and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
• Lead and develop engineering and manufacturing teams, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and production support activities to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Drive process improvements, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and operational efficiencies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to production, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, and financial performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, capital equipment investments, and facility requirements to support business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Sales to align operational priorities.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Operational excellence

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations

Outils

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Description du poste

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Operations to lead and oversee engineering, manufacturing, and operational functions within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This individual will be responsible for driving operational excellence, improving manufacturing performance, overseeing engineering activities, and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with strict aerospace quality and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across manufacturing, engineering, production, quality, and related operational functions.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, delivery commitments, and cost objectives are consistently achieved.
• Lead and develop engineering and manufacturing teams, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering, process engineering, and production support activities to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Drive process improvements, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and operational efficiencies to increase productivity, reduce costs, and improve overall performance.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, and financial performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, capital equipment investments, and facility requirements to support business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Sales to align operational priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related technical field.
• Significant leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing, preferably in a senior operations or executive-level position.
• Strong background overseeing both engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex manufacturing operations, production teams, and engineering organizations.
• Proven track record of improving manufacturing efficiency, quality, delivery performance, and operational profitability.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems, manufacturing processes, and regulatory requirements.