VP of Operations - Supply Chain/Manufacturing

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

VP of Operations - Manufacturing IL | Onsite – Relocation Assistance Up to $240K + Bonus

Summary Our client, a growing manufacturer of aerospace components, is seeking a hands‑on VP of Operations to own manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and facilities across 2 U.S. sites. This is a high‑mix, low‑volume environment that demands equal comfort setting strategy and working issues directly on the shop floor.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience, including senior leadership with direct P&L accountability
• Demonstrated hands‑on leadership style with regular, active presence on the production floor
• Experience owning results across Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities
• Experience operating in a high‑mix, low‑volume (or engineer‑to‑order) manufacturing environment
• Background in complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace preferred; comparable regulated industries considered)
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%
• US citizens or Perm Green Card Holders only
• Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related manufacturing field

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and lead the Operations organization across both manufacturing sites
• Own results for Quality, Delivery, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Engineering, and Facilities
• Oversee all aspects of supply chain including planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and on‑time delivery
• Drive site productivity improvements and continuous performance gains
• Support growth objectives through both revenue goals and new product development
• Coordinate budgets, capacity planning, manpower utilization, equipment, and facilities across all operations functions
• Establish and maintain standard work, delivery, productivity, and quality metrics on the production floor
• Develop, train, and advise managers and supervisors; administer company policies and procedures
• Ensure operations conform to federal, state, local, and industry‑specific regulations and specifications
• Actively engage with employees, supervisors, and managers on the shop floor at both sites

Nice to Have

• MBA or advanced business degree
• Formal Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Prior experience in aerospace component manufacturing
• Experience operating across multiple manufacturing sites