Vice President Operations (Romulus)

VP of Operations (Manufacturing)Romulus, MIWe are seeking a VP of Operations to lead and scale our global manufacturing operations, driving performance across our U.S. and India facilities.Position SummaryThe VP of Operations (manufacturing) will be responsible for end-to-end operational leadership, including manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production control. This role will drive execution, accountability, and scalability to support aggressive growth targets while maintaining world-class quality and delivery performance.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipLead global manufacturing operations across multiple sites (U.S. and India)Drive improvements in on-time delivery, quality, throughput, and cost structureOversee S&OP, capacity planning, supply chain, and production controlBuild and enforce standard work, KPI dashboards, and accountability systemsTechnical & Manufacturing ExcellenceEnsure strong execution in:CNC machining, tooling, and process capabilityIATF 16949, AS9100, ITAR, NADCAP, and customer audit readinessNPI, ECN/ECO processes, and engineering collaborationOptimize cost drivers including labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and utilizationStrategic ExecutionTranslate business growth targets into:3-year operational roadmapCapacity and capital investment plansGlobal organizational structure and talent strategyPartner with Sales/BD to ensure quotes and forecasts are operationally executableCross-Functional IntegrationAlign Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Program ManagementStrengthen global supply chain and vendor performanceEnsure seamless execution from RFQ → NPI → Production → Change ManagementKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)On-Time Delivery (OTD) ≥ 95%Year-over-year Quality PPM reductionProductivity improvement ≥ 5–8% annuallyScrap and rework reductionCapacity utilization and throughput gainsS&OP adherence and forecast accuracyCost per unit and margin performanceExperience Requirements15+ years in manufacturing operations7+ years in multi-site or global leadership rolesExperience in precision machining, aerospace/defense, or regulated environmentsProven success scaling operations across U.S. and offshore (India experience strongly preferred)Demonstrated results improving delivery, quality, and cost simultaneouslyTechnical ExpertiseCNC machining and manufacturing process knowledgeDeep understanding of AS9100, ITAR, and regulated environmentsStrong background in lean transformation and continuous improvementExperience with S&OP, forecasting, and capacity modelingSupply chain, vendor management, and risk mitigation expertiseLeadership ProfileHigh accountability, disciplined, and execution-focusedBuilds and leads high-performing, cross-functional teamsStrong global leadership with cultural awarenessData-driven decision maker who challenges underperformanceCalm under pressure; decisive in ambiguityTransparent communicator with executive presenceEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related fieldMBA or Master's degree preferredLean Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent) strongly preferredWhy Join AerostarHigh-growth environment with strong leadership visionOpportunity to build and scale global operationsDirect impact on strategy, performance, and organizational successCollaborative, values-driven culture focused on excellence and accountabilityIf you're a results-driven operations leader ready to build and scale a global manufacturing organization, we'd love to connect.