GNR has been retained by a well-established $70M organization seeking a “hands-on” VP of DEFENSE / SITE LEADER of Operations and Programs for its growing DEFENSE / MILITARY division in the Fort Lauderdale region. The company operates in a very niche segment, spanning multiple industries and offers a well-balanced portfolio.

This is a “highly visible” leadership position, reporting directly to the CEO and we need an individual with strong leadership and experience leading OPERATIONS and PRODUCTION for DEFENSE products manufacturing.

Continue to update all operational policies, procedures and infrastructure to increase capacity and accommodate growth while mitigating risk(s), drive continuous improvements, and influence change.
Collaborate with Engineering, BD / Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure that full life-cycle program requirements and deliverables are met.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

5+ years of DEFENSE / AEROSPACE manufacturing & production experience - you’ll have P&L for the site approx. $20m
Strong leadership and communication skills, able to ensure gov’t & military contact compliance, manage schedules, update policies and procedures and mitigate risks.
Program Management is key as you will improve the PM infrastructure
DoD / Military product manufacturing is a MUST - AS9100, Mil-Std's, ITAR
US Citizenship required

OFFERING: Attractive Compensation + 30% bonus + relocation assistance to the FORT LAUDERDALE area!

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