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

Truenorth Executive Search, Inc.; Detroit (MI); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus opportunities

Equity participation

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace and defense components manufacturer is seeking a dynamic VP, Operations. This role will drive operational improvements, scale production capabilities, and lead transformation initiatives with a focus on quality and performance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing, particularly within aerospace or automotive sectors, and possesses a hands-on executive mindset. An attractive compensation package with bonuses and equity participation is offered.

Formación

• Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence.
• Experience with OEMs and prime contractors.
• Background in Continuous Improvement and other systems.

Responsabilidades

• Drive operational improvements across the organization.
• Scale production and engineering capabilities.
• Lead transformation initiatives focused on performance improvement.
• Spend significant time on the shop floor leading operational excellence.

Conocimientos

Proven operations leader

Experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing

Lean process improvement

Hands-on executive mindset

Shop floor leadership

Herramientas

TPS

Descripción del empleo

VP, Operations – Leading Aerospace & Defense Components Manufacturing

Our client is a leading private equity backed manufacturer of highly engineered components for defense and aerospace primarily serving large aerospace OEMs 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational improvements across the organization to support growth.
• Scale production and engineering capabilities.
• Lead transformation initiatives with a strong focus on performance improvement, quality, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Spend significant time on the shop floor and lead operational excellence efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven operations leader with demonstrated success in driving operational excellence.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive or medical device manufacturing working with OEMs and prime contractors.
• Background in Lean process improvement, Continuous Improvement and other systems such as TPS or Six Sigma.
• Experience with highly engineered precision machining manufacturing.
• Hands‑on executive mindset with ability to lead transformation.

Compensation

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

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Strategy/Planning and Management
• Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing