Vice President of Operations

When you join the Verus Aerospace team, you are more than a number – you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers.

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Operations reports directly to the General Manager and holds full executive accountability for operational performance across the organization.  This role owns daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly execution of manufacturing operations, ensuring strict alignment with the ERP dispatch file, backlog requirements, customer demand, and the approved financial plan.

The VP of Operations establishes and governs an integrated production control function, drives schedule adherence, oversees ERP integrity, and reinstates operational discipline across Scheduling, Operations, and Program Management. This position is responsible for operational productivity, labor efficiency, ESH performance, overtime control, and building a culture of accountability and execution excellence.

Essential duties and Responsibilities:

Executive Operational Ownership

• Own full operational execution cadence (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Drive performance against revenue, margin, productivity, labor efficiency, and working capital targets.
• Establish clear KPIs and lead structured operating reviews.
• Ensure all operational activities align with approved budgets and strategic objectives.

ERP & Schedule Governance

• Enforce strict schedule adherence aligned to the ERP dispatch file.
• Lead daily and weekly ERP exception management to maintain a clean, reliable master schedule.
• Govern master production scheduling processes and ensure system accuracy.
• Establish ERP data discipline across Operations, Scheduling, and Program Management.

Integrated Production Control

• Design, implement, and govern an integrated Production Control function.
• Drive structured ship plans (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly) aligned with backlog and customer commitments.
• Ensure cross-functional coordination between Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management.
• Eliminate reactive scheduling through proactive planning and disciplined execution.

Productivity & Labor Management

• Own ESH (Earned Standard Hours) productivity performance.
• Drive labor efficiency improvements and strict overtime control.
• Implement structured capacity planning and workforce optimization strategies.
• Monitor and improve throughput, cycle times, and on-time delivery performance.

Operational Discipline & Accountability

• Reinstate operational rigor across Scheduling, Operations, and Program Management.
• Implement structured accountability systems at all leadership levels.
• Champion root cause corrective action processes to eliminate repeat issues.
• Build a culture of urgency, ownership, and execution.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture across all operations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, aerospace regulatory standards, and customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety metrics and workplace conditions.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Directors, Managers, and Supervisors.
• Build leadership bench strength and succession planning pipelines.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and collaboration at the executive level.

Position Requirements:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in senior leadership (Director level or above).
• Aerospace or complex manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Proven ERP governance and production control leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Deep understanding of master scheduling, MRP/ERP systems, and dispatch control.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to manage budgets, labor costs, and margins.
• Demonstrated success driving productivity, labor efficiency, and schedule adherence.
• Experience building integrated production control systems.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills.
• Ability to lead organizational change and reinstate operational discipline.
• Data-driven decision-making mindset.

Computer Skills

• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong Excel and operational reporting capability.
• Familiarity with BI/dashboard reporting tools preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

Manufacturing environment may be exposed to noise levels, dust, grime and heat.  Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Verus Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination. A notice describing Federal equal employment law is available here.

Reasonable Accommodations
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ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).

E-Verify
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Immigration Compliance Plan

The Company policies include a commitment to non-discrimination based on race, national origin and immigration status. Pursuant to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which protects work authorized individuals from employment discrimination on the basis of citizenship status or national origin, employment decisions will not be made on the basis of a person’s national origin, race or immigration status except to the extent necessary to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

In those situations, the Company will need to obtain information necessary to comply with the requirements of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). This will include collection of documentation to establish one of three categories of citizenship/ immigration status: (1) U.S. Citizenship; (2) Permanent Residency (Green Card) and (3) Asylum or Refugee Status (formally recognized or assigned such status by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

If an applicant or employee does not meet the category applicable to their anticipated work for the Company, the Company cannot hire such applicant. In order to ensure ITAR compliance, all applicants and employees of the Company will have their immigration status checked through a system called “E-Verify.” If the findings on the E-Verify search are not accurate, please contact Human Resources and obtain copies of all documents related to your work status. Employees who are not authorized to work in the United States cannot be employed at the Company.