Vice President Operations (Los Angeles)

Most VP of Operations roles are about maintaining what already exists. This is not one of them.A private equity-backed manufacturer of engineered solutions is hiring a VP of Operations to elevate performance across the business.This is an engineered-to-order environment supporting complex, specification-driven products.What you will ownFull operational performance across manufacturing, supply chain, and qualitySafety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics that actually moveLean implementation that drives measurable changeKPI structure, accountability rhythms, and execution disciplineBuilding and developing a leadership team that can scaleThis is a floor-visible role. Not a conference room role.What actually mattersExperience leading operations in engineered-to-order manufacturingBackground in custom, specification-driven products (not high-volume repeat production)Electrical manufacturing experience is highly relevantAerospace or defense experience translates if you have led complex, custom buildsProven ability to scale operations in a growth or private equity environmentReality checkIf your background is primarily:High-volume productionStandardized manufacturingLimited product variationThis will feel like a different operating model.Why this roleThe business is positioned for growth.What it needs now is operational leadership that can bring structure, urgency, and consistency to execution.This is a visible role with direct impact on performance and trajectory.Confidential search. Details shared in conversation.