Director of Operations

Director of Operations | Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing | Phoenix, AZA well-established, privately held aerospace and defense manufacturer, profitable, and growing "” is looking for its next operations leader. With a tenured leadership team, a firming backlog, and real succession potential, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact role with a clear path upward.The Director of Operations reports directly to the General Manager and serves as her operational right hand "” owning day-to-day execution while building toward broader P&L responsibility as the business expands.?? Phoenix, AZ | 1st Shift | On-site?? $150K - $170K base + performance-based bonus?? Relocation assistance available "” we welcome candidates from California and other aerospace hubsWHAT YOU'LL OWN:• Lead daily operations across an under-100-person, single-shift manufacturing floor• Own and present monthly KPIs "” scrap, margins, on-time delivery, and productivity "” to senior leadership and the CEO• Manage supply chain end-to-end: MRP, PO entry, supplier relationships, lead times, capacity planning, and staffing• Get ahead of backlog risk and customer needs before they become issues• Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives "” elevate the operation, don't just maintain it• Be the continuity plan "” when the GM is out, you're the answerWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:• Aerospace manufacturing background "” you know the pace, compliance, and precision this industry demands• Supply chain or planning roots: MRP, PO management, supplier negotiations, material flow• P&L literacy and comfort presenting financial performance to leadership and customers• A collaborative leader "” this team is tenured and skilled, they need a partner who raises the bar• NadCap, Lean/CI, or defense program experience a strong plus• Comfortable owning outcomes in a lean, multi-hat environmentWHY THIS ROLE: ? Genuine succession track to General Manager and P&L ownership "” not a talking point ? Revenue growing upward of $50M with a strong and firming order backlog ? Stable, profitable, collaborative culture "” low politics, high tenure ? Real authority from day one ? Phoenix cost of living is a meaningful upgrade from California on the same compHands-on ops leader with aerospace DNA and supply chain roots? Ready to grow into a GM role? Reach out or apply directly Chris@ "” we are moving quickly!

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