VP of Operations
- $175,000 - $250,000
- Santa Ana, CA
VP of Operations needed for Innovative and Growing Aerospace, Space, and Defense Manufacturing and Engineering Company
A bit about us:
Our client is a leading provider of highly engineered, precision aerospace components and assemblies for the Aerospace, Space, and Defense industries. With a strong heritage and deep manufacturing expertise, we support a wide range of critical platforms with a commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
Why join us?
- Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
- Life Insurance coverage
- 401 (K) with generous company match
Job Details
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for multiple facilities, with a primary focus on Santa Ana and support for Long Beach operations.
Lead a team of direct reports including Operations Managers, Shop Floor Supervisors, Planning & Scheduling, and Procurement Leads.
Drive operational excellence through process improvement, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals for quality, delivery, and cost.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership to support long-term growth initiatives, capacity planning, and capital investments.
Ensure compliance with all industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory mandates (AS9100, ITAR, etc.).
Monitor KPIs to measure performance, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Build a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance across all operations.
Lead a team of direct reports including Operations Managers, Shop Floor Supervisors, Planning & Scheduling, and Procurement Leads.
Drive operational excellence through process improvement, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with company goals for quality, delivery, and cost.
Collaborate closely with executive leadership to support long-term growth initiatives, capacity planning, and capital investments.
Ensure compliance with all industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory mandates (AS9100, ITAR, etc.).
Monitor KPIs to measure performance, analyze trends, and implement corrective actions as needed.
Build a culture of accountability, safety, and high performance across all operations.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.