VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity, 78962

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Detroit (MI); In loco; USD 180.000 - 300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Attractive compensation package

Bonus opportunities

Equity participation

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading private equity backed manufacturer in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a dynamic VP, Operations. This role involves driving operational improvements and scaling production capabilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in aerospace manufacturing, lean processes, and a strong focus on performance and quality. An attractive compensation package, including bonuses and equity participation, is on offer for the right candidate.

Competenze

• Proven operations leader with successful experience in manufacturing.
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or medical device industries.
• Experience with OEMs and prime contractors.

Mansioni

• Drive operational improvements across the organization.
• Scale production and engineering capabilities for growth.
• Lead transformation focusing on performance improvement and quality.

Conoscenze

Lean process improvement

Continuous Improvement

Data-driven decision-making

Highly engineered precision machining manufacturing

Descrizione del lavoro

VP, Operations– Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing – Private Equity

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEM’s and blue-chip defense contractors. The company is highly regarded for its innovation and engineering capabilities and is currently experiencing significant growth through organic means, with acquisitions playing a key role for future growth. The company is seeking to recruit a dynamic and hands-on VP, Operations who will wear multiple hats as they drive operational improvements across the organization and scale production and engineering capabilities for growth.

We are seeking a proven operations leader with demonstrated success driving operational excellence through the introduction of best practices and process within a highly entrepreneurial environment. This individual will have previous aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing experience working with OEM’s and prime contractors. Background experience in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma is a significant asset, as is highly engineered precision machining manufacturing. This position requires a hands-on executive who spends time on the shop floor and has the ability to lead transformation with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality and data driven decision-making.

An attractive compensation package is on offer that will include bonus opportunities and equity participation.