President / Site Leader – Aerospace & Defense Precision Machining - Growth Focus Platform (Suffolk County)

President/ Site Leader – Aerospace & Defense Precision MachiningConfidential | Suffolk County, NY$15M to $20M RevenueKey Role Requirements:Must have direct precision machining leadership experienceMust have direct aerospace and defense manufacturing experienceMust have led in a CNC machining environment involving tight tolerances, complex parts, demanding quality requirements, and high-accountability customersMust have personally owned P&L, gross margin, pricing, quoting, job costing, and execution accountabilityMust have strong financial and operating disciplineMust be comfortable leading a small, technically demanding shop hands-onMust have practical Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement depthMust have strong focus on machine utilization improvement, and shop-floor performance executionWhy You Should be Interested in this Role:This is a rare opportunity to step into a President / Site leadership role with full P&L ownership for a confidential leader in the aerospace and defense precision machining sector, with annual revenue in the range of approximately $15M to $20M.This role requires a leader with a true precision machining leadership background and direct aerospace and defense manufacturing experience. The company serves demanding A&D, government, and mission-critical customers where quality, delivery, compliance, and execution discipline are non-negotiable.This is not a broken business. It is a strong technical shop with meaningful customer relationships, a capable team, and a significant backlog of work. The opportunity is to bring stronger financial discipline, Lean operating cadence, data visibility, machine utilization improvement, operational performance discipline, and backlog conversion to unlock the next level of performance.The right leader will be a hands-on, financially sharp, Lean-oriented operator who can lead from the floor, manage through numbers, build trust with an existing technical team, strengthen operating systems, and turn customer demand into shipped revenue, gross margin improvement, EBITDA growth, and sustained customer performance.This role is best suited for a President / Site Leader, or senior operations leader who understands precision machining, aerospace quality expectations, and small-company leadership. The ideal candidate will bring the operating discipline of a strong shop-floor leader and the financial discipline of a true P&L owner.Company:ConfidentialPosition:President / Site LeaderLocation:Suffolk County, NY Area (On-Site)Relocation:Available for the right candidateReporting:Chief Operating Officer(Platform / Holding Company)What You Will Own in this Key Leadership Role (end-to-end)Site Leadership & Operational ExecutionOwn full responsibility for all site operations including machining, quality, maintenance, engineering, planning, and materialsLearn shop operations quickly and establish credibility through visible, hands-on leadershipInstall and sustain tiered daily and weekly management routines with clear KPIs across Safety, Quality, Cost, and DeliveryDrive disciplined scheduling, WIP control, and job costing visibility in a high-mix CNC job shop environmentQuality, Compliance & Risk FocusLead and continuously strengthen aerospace quality systems and compliance requirementsEnsure audit readiness, document discipline, and a zero-defect mindset across the organizationDrive root-cause problem solving and corrective action with urgency and accountabilityCustomer Relationship FocusServe as the senior executive interface for key aerospace and defense customersProtect customer trust through transparent communication and consistent executionBalance customer commitments with internal capacity, risk, and profitability considerationsAsset Utilization, Maintenance & CapexImprove utilization of underloaded advanced CNC assets through scheduling discipline, workforce deployment, and process improvementStrengthen preventive maintenance, TPM, and equipment reliability to improve uptime and throughputPropose and execute ROI-positive capex aligned with capacity expansion, capability enhancement, and risk mitigationLean & Continuous Improvement LeadershipLead Lean as a management system, not a tool deploymentDeploy a practical lean based operating approach with visual management, leadership standard work, and lean daily management to drive measurable SQCD improvementBuild a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvementPeople Leadership & Bench StrengthBuild trust and credibility with a skilled, technical workforceDevelop front-line leaders and reduce key-person dependencyInstall clear roles, expectations, and accountability across the organizationLead by example with a strong floor presence and high personal energyBusiness & Financial ManagementOwn full P&L responsibility including pricing discipline, labor productivity, margin performance, working capital, and inventoryEstablish a disciplined operating review cadence with ownership and the boardPartner closely with ownership on strategy, capital allocation, and pacing of growthRole CTQs (Critical to Quality)Zero quality escapes; audit-ready at all timesConsistent on-time delivery for mission-critical programsHigh utilization and reliability of advanced CNC assetsStrong retention of critical technical talentCredible, calm executive presence with customers, employees, and ownershipPosition Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Technical RequirementsEducationBachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or Business preferedMBA or advanced technical degree a plusExperienceTypically 10–20+ years of progressive responsibility in aerospace or defense precision machiningPrior site-level P&L ownership in a small to mid-sized machining environmentDeep experience with tight-tolerance CNC machining, complex parts, and advanced multi-axis equipmentDemonstrated success operating high-accountability, customer-critical manufacturing environmentsStrong familiarity with aerospace quality systems and compliance expectationsProven ability to improve utilization, throughput, and operating disciplineFunctional SkillsStrong command of job shop operations, scheduling, and job costing systemsSolid financial acumen including pricing, quoting, margin management, and capex ROIPragmatic, results-driven use of Lean and continuous improvement toolsComfort with KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven managementPosition Critical to Quality + Success (CTQ+S): Leadership & Behavioral ProfileThis Small Shop Environment Requires Hands-On Floor LeadershipEngages directly with machinists and supervisorsLeads through credibility, presence, and actionOwnership MindsetThinks and acts like an ownerDisciplined with capital and serious about riskChange Leadership Without DisruptionImproves systems and discipline without destabilizing what worksBrings people along through clarity, consistency, and accountabilityHigh Energy, High AccountabilityComfortable operating at a fast pace in a small-company environmentAble to orchestrate multiple priorities under pressureDeep Alignment With Long-Term FocusValues durability, quality, and reliability over short-term winsSees Lean as a leadership philosophy, not a programCompensation & RelocationCompetitive base salary with performance-based bonusLong-term incentive alignment potentialRelocation considered for exceptional candidates - High preference for Local talentDaily On-site leadership required