VP Operations (confidential)

Averro; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentives

401(k) match

PTO 4 weeks

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Averro seeks a VP of Operations in Kent, WA to lead Production, Maintenance, Procurement and Safety for a 140-person operation. You will own delivery performance, drive cost savings, and steer capital planning with strong union relations.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing leadership with P&L and procurement/supply chain background, ideally in aerospace, plus ERP and advanced Excel proficiency. This is a full-time on-site role supporting AS9100/NADCAP readiness.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership with P&L, procurement or supply chain and union labor experience.
• Experience in regulated, heavily audited industry (aerospace ideal), supplier-level; ERP; advanced Excel.
• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain preferred); work-authorized in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production, Maintenance, Procurement, and Safety (140 employees), owning on-time delivery, turnaround, and 4-6% annual cost savings.
• Own capital planning, union relations and labor negotiations, and readiness for AS9100 and NADCAP audits.
• Coach senior leaders and use data analysis to drive process improvement and headcount decisions.
• Present financial and operational results to corporate leadership; partner with Finance and Sales.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

P&L management

Procurement

Supply chain

Union labor

ERP

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain)

Tools

ERP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Benefits: Annual performance bonus, long-term incentives, 401(k) match, 4 weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays, parental leave, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking a VP of Operations for an aerospace and defense manufacturer which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in manufacturing leadership and P&L management looking to further their career.

• Lead Production, Maintenance, Procurement, and Safety (140 employees), owning on-time delivery, turnaround, and 4-6% annual cost savings.
• Own capital planning, union relations and labor negotiations, and readiness for AS9100 and NADCAP audits.
• Coach senior leaders and use data analysis to drive process improvement and headcount decisions.
• Present financial and operational results to corporate leadership; partner with Finance and Sales.

Essential Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, overseeing 60+ people, with P&L, procurement or supply chain, and union labor experience.
• Regulated, heavily audited industry experience (aerospace ideal), ideally supplier-level; ERP; advanced Excel.
• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain preferred); work-authorized in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Bonus Qualifications

• Multi-shift management experience.
• Six Sigma/Lean certification; advanced degree.

Why Averro?

Averro is a veteran-owned staffing and solutions firm connecting top talent with cutting-edge companies. With 20+ years of experience and industry-specialized recruiters in your corner, we're here to propel your career forward. Averro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. View our privacy policy here: https://www.averro.com/legal/privacy-policy