Manufacturing Operations Vice President (A&D)

Director Of Manufacturing Operations

Our client stands as a global frontrunner in precision-engineered components and systems, delivering critical solutions to the aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial markets. With decades of manufacturing heritage, they've established themselves as a trusted partner known for exceptional quality, dependability, and forward-thinking innovation.

Operating as a privately held, values-centered enterprise, they maintain multiple manufacturing and engineering locations across the globe, serving premier OEMs and tier-one suppliers on cutting-edge industry programs. The organization blends the reliability of an established company with the responsiveness of a contemporary, expanding manufacturer, built on operational rigor and enduring client relationships.

Our client seeks a Director of Manufacturing Operations to join their executive leadership and take ownership of several operating divisions within their aerospace and defense business.

This opportunity presents remarkable advancement prospects for a seasoned manufacturing leader with demonstrated success managing sophisticated, multi-location operations. Regular travel across manufacturing facilities is an essential aspect of this on-site position.

Core Accountabilities

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with industry quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Lead initiatives in production performance, supply chain management, and process optimization
• Full P&L accountability for assigned business units, ensuring financial performance, cost efficiency, and margin optimization
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing sites

Business Strategy

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, sales, and program management to accelerate innovation and delivery
• Develop and execute business strategies that align with enterprise objectives and support sustainable growth
• Identify opportunities for market expansion, new customer engagement, and strategic partnerships

Team Development

• Promote talent development, succession readiness, and organizational capability building
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and servant leadership
• Build and develop high-performing teams across multiple locations

Financial Management

• Present operational results and strategic insights to the executive team with clarity and impact
• Deliver consistent, data-driven performance against ambitious growth targets
• Maintain rigorous financial oversight and forecasting accuracy