Vice President- Manufacturing Operations

Vice President- Manufacturing Operations

Our client is a global leader in precision-engineered components and systems serving the aerospace, defense, and advanced industrial sectors. With a longstanding heritage of manufacturing excellence, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation.

Privately held and values-driven, the organization operates multiple manufacturing and engineering facilities worldwide, supporting leading OEMs and tier-one suppliers on some of the industry's most advanced programs. Known for operational discipline and long-term partnerships, it combines the stability of a mature enterprise with the agility of a modern, high-growth manufacturer.

We are looking for a Vice President- Manufacturing Operations to join the leadership team and assume responsibility for multiple operating divisions within the company's aerospace and defense portfolio.

This position offers exceptional growth potential for an accomplished manufacturing executive with a proven record of leading complex, multi-site operations. This is an onsite role with regular travel required between manufacturing sites.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• Lead initiatives in production performance, supply chain management, and process optimization
• Ensure compliance with industry quality standards and regulatory requirements

Strategic Growth

• 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, sales, and program management to accelerate innovation and delivery

People Leadership

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

Financial Stewardship

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