LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a global manufacturer serving aerospace and highly engineered industrial markets to identify their next Site Operations Manager.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing executive who enjoys balancing operational excellence, strategic leadership, customer engagement, and business growth. Reporting to the Division General Manager, this individual will lead a complex manufacturing operation and have full responsibility for site performance, profitability, and organizational success. This role offers a base salary of $225,000-$240,000, DOE. In addition, benefits include up to a 25% annual bonus, Long-Term Inventive Plan, and 4 weeks of PTO.
Job Duties: - Provide overall leadership for a complex manufacturing operation, ensuring strong financial and operational performance
- Develop and execute business strategies that support growth, profitability, and long-term organizational objectives
- Lead and influence multiple functional areas to drive alignment and business results
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and overall operational effectiveness
- Partner with customers and key stakeholders to support business development and strengthen strategic relationships
- Build, mentor, and develop leaders while fostering a high-performance culture
- Establish performance expectations and accountability across the organization
- Drive initiatives focused on safety, quality, employee engagement, and continuous improvement
- Utilize data and key business metrics to inform decision-making and operational priorities
- Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, compliance, and corporate standards
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required; technical or business-related disciplines preferred
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing or industrial operations
- Proven experience leading a business, site, division, or major operational function with financial accountability
- Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional teams in a complex operating environment
- Experience within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, engineered products, or similarly complex production environments
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting customer relationships and business growth initiatives
- Track record of improving operational performance and developing high-performing teams
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience in a senior site leadership, business unit leadership, or general management role
- Advanced degree (MBA or related graduate degree)
- Experience within highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Exposure to government, defense, aerospace, or other technically complex industries
- Background leading operational excellence, continuous improvement, or transformation initiatives
Why Consider This Opportunity? - Opportunity to lead a highly visible operation with significant impact on business performance
- Broad scope of responsibility across people, operations, financial performance, and strategy
- Strong support and partnership from executive leadership
- Stable organization with a track record of growth and investment
- Opportunity to influence long-term business direction and organizational success
- Competitive executive compensation package, annual incentive opportunity, and long-term rewards
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
If you have experience leading a manufacturing operation with full P&L responsibility and are interested in learning more about a highly visible leadership opportunity, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Pay Details: $225,000.00 to $240,000.00 per year
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